IAD
Washington
United States
8,186 km
5,087 miles
NIM
Niamey
Niger
Distance
8,186 km
5,087 mi / 4,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
86°
east

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IAD NIM
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Diori Hamani International Airport
IATA Code IAD NIM
ICAO Code KIAD DRRN
City Washington Niamey
Country United States Niger
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Niamey
Elevation 312 ft 732 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 13.480000, 2.180000

Washington (IAD) to Niamey (NIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger is 8,186 kilometers (5,087 miles / 4,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:47 in Washington, it's 18:47 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 Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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