Dhaka to Niamey flights
Niamey lies 9,239 km (5,741 mi) west of Dhaka, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 36 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Dhaka | Niamey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | Niger |
| Population | 10.4 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 206 m (676 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+1 (Africa/Niamey) |
| Nearest large airport | DAC, 15 km out | NIM, 9 km out |
Clocks in Niamey are 5 h behind Dhaka right now, so a 12 h 36 min journey lands only 7 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Niamey
Crossing from Bangladesh into Niger: money changes from the Taka to the Franc (XOF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +227; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648843.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dhaka
Dhaka is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA, 87 km).
Arriving in Niamey
Niamey is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diori Hamani International Airport | NIM | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,499 ft | 732 ft |
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Staying in Niamey
Our booking partner lists 16 places to stay in Niamey. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (6), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 370 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Niamey from Dhaka?
9,239 km (5,741 mi) in a straight line, west of Dhaka.
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Niamey by air?
About 12 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Niamey?
Niamey is 5 h behind at the moment (Africa/Niamey against Asia/Dhaka).
Which airports are used for Dhaka to Niamey flights?
Typically Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM).
What currency do I need in Niamey?
The Franc (XOF).
Where can I stay in Niamey?
Our booking partner lists 16 places to stay in Niamey, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.