Niamey to Kaya flights
Kaya lies 349 km (217 mi) west of Niamey, -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.
| Niamey | Kaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Niger | Burkina Faso |
| Population | 1.3 million | 121,970 |
| Elevation | 206 m (676 ft) | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Niamey) | UTC+0 (Africa/Ouagadougou) |
| Nearest large airport | NIM, 9 km out | OUA, 94 km out |
Clocks in Kaya are 1 h behind Niamey right now, so a 1 h 12 min journey lands only 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kaya
Crossing from Niger into Burkina Faso: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +226; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport | OUA | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,843 ft | 1,037 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kaya from Niamey?
349 km (217 mi) in a straight line, west of Niamey.
How long does it take to get from Niamey to Kaya 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 Niamey and Kaya?
Kaya is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Ouagadougou against Africa/Niamey).
Which airports are used for Niamey to Kaya flights?
Typically Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA).
What currency do I need in Kaya?
The Franc (XOF).
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.