Kaya to Niamey flights
Niamey lies 349 km (217 mi) east of Kaya, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 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.
| Kaya | Niamey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Burkina Faso | Niger |
| Population | 121,970 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 206 m (676 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Ouagadougou) | UTC+1 (Africa/Niamey) |
| Nearest large airport | OUA, 94 km out | NIM, 9 km out |
Clocks in Niamey are 1 h ahead of Kaya right now, so a 1 h 12 min journey lands 2 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Niamey
Crossing from Burkina Faso into Niger: 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 Kaya
Kaya is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA), 94 km (58 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
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 Kaya?
349 km (217 mi) in a straight line, east of Kaya.
How long does it take to get from Kaya to Niamey by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kaya and Niamey?
Niamey is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Niamey against Africa/Ouagadougou).
Which airports are used for Kaya to Niamey flights?
Typically Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.