LIM
Lima
Peru
9,188 km
5,709 miles
NIM
Niamey
Niger
Distance
9,188 km
5,709 mi / 4,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
74°
east northeast

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LIM NIM
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Diori Hamani International Airport
IATA Code LIM NIM
ICAO Code SPJC DRRN
City Lima Niamey
Country Peru Niger
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Niamey
Elevation 113 ft 732 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 13.480000, 2.180000

Lima (LIM) to Niamey (NIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger is 9,188 kilometers (5,709 miles / 4,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Peru with Niger. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:37 in Lima, it's 12:37 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 Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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