DCA
Washington
United States
8,147 km
5,062 miles
NIM
Niamey
Niger
Distance
8,147 km
5,062 mi / 4,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
86°
east

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DCA NIM
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Diori Hamani International Airport
IATA Code DCA NIM
ICAO Code KDCA DRRN
City Washington Niamey
Country United States Niger
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Niamey
Elevation 14 ft 732 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 13.480000, 2.180000

Washington (DCA) to Niamey (NIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger is 8,147 kilometers (5,062 miles / 4,399 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 06:33 in Washington, it's 12:33 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 (DCA) 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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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