NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,169 km
2,591 miles
NIM
Niamey
Niger
Distance
4,169 km
2,591 mi / 2,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
294°
west northwest

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NBO NIM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Diori Hamani International Airport
IATA Code NBO NIM
ICAO Code HKJK DRRN
City Nairobi Niamey
Country Kenya Niger
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Niamey
Elevation 5,330 ft 732 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 13.480000, 2.180000

Nairobi (NBO) to Niamey (NIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger is 4,169 kilometers (2,591 miles / 2,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Kenya with Niger. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:59 in Nairobi, it's 21:59 in Niamey.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,598 feet between the two airports. Diori Hamani International Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Niamey (NIM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 111° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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