KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,530 km
2,193 miles
NIM
Niamey
Niger
Distance
3,530 km
2,193 mi / 1,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NIM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Diori Hamani International Airport
IATA Code KGL NIM
ICAO Code HRYR DRRN
City Kigali Niamey
Country Rwanda Niger
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Niamey
Elevation 4,859 ft 732 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 13.480000, 2.180000

Kigali (KGL) to Niamey (NIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger is 3,530 kilometers (2,193 miles / 1,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Niger. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:04 in Kigali, it's 17:04 in Niamey.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,127 feet between the two airports. Diori Hamani International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Niamey (NIM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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