NIM
Niamey
Niger
11,913 km
7,402 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,913 km
7,402 mi / 6,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NIM SFO
Airport Name Diori Hamani International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code NIM SFO
ICAO Code DRRN KSFO
City Niamey San Francisco
Country Niger United States
Timezone Africa/Niamey America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 732 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 13.480000, 2.180000 37.620000, -122.380000

Niamey (NIM) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,913 kilometers (7,402 miles / 6,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:50 in Niamey, it's 21:50 in San Francisco. With a 9-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 San Francisco (SFO) to Niamey (NIM) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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