NIM
Niamey
Niger
8,002 km
4,972 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
8,002 km
4,972 mi / 4,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NIM YOW
Airport Name Diori Hamani International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code NIM YOW
ICAO Code DRRN CYOW
City Niamey Ottawa
Country Niger Canada
Timezone Africa/Niamey America/Toronto
Elevation 732 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 13.480000, 2.180000 45.320000, -75.670000

Niamey (NIM) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 8,002 kilometers (4,972 miles / 4,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Niger with Canada. 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 10:32 in Niamey, it's 04:32 in Ottawa. 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 Ottawa (YOW) to Niamey (NIM) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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