BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
10,554 km
6,558 miles
NIM
Niamey
Niger
Distance
10,554 km
6,558 mi / 5,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
285°
west northwest

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BKK NIM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Diori Hamani International Airport
IATA Code BKK NIM
ICAO Code VTBS DRRN
City Bangkok Niamey
Country Thailand Niger
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Niamey
Elevation 5 ft 732 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 13.480000, 2.180000

Bangkok (BKK) to Niamey (NIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger is 10,554 kilometers (6,558 miles / 5,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Niger. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:57 in Bangkok, it's 02:57 in Niamey. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Niamey (NIM) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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