FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
12,441 km
7,731 miles
NIM
Niamey
Niger
Distance
12,441 km
7,731 mi / 6,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
305°
northwest

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FUK NIM
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Diori Hamani International Airport
IATA Code FUK NIM
ICAO Code RJFF DRRN
City Fukuoka Niamey
Country Japan Niger
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Niamey
Elevation 32 ft 732 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 13.480000, 2.180000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Niamey (NIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger is 12,441 kilometers (7,731 miles / 6,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:27 in Fukuoka, it's 14:27 in Niamey. With a 8-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 Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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