CDG to NIM: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) is 3,951 km (2,455 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 25m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (NIM to CDG).
How far is it from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Niamey?
The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) is 3,951 km (2,455 mi, 2,133 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CDG to NIM?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NIM is roughly south of CDG.
How is the CDG to NIM route written in code?
The pair is written CDG-NIM in IATA codes and LFPG-DRRN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG (LFPG), Diori Hamani International Airport is NIM (DRRN).
| CDG | NIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Diori Hamani International Airport |
| ICAO code | LFPG | DRRN |
| Country | France | Niger |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 732 ft |
| Rank by connections | #5 | #646 |
LFPG starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; DRRN starts with D, the prefix for West Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NIM sits 340 ft (104 m) higher than CDG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CDG to NIM
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Air France | AFR | Airfrans | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL, KL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Niamey?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) are 3,951 km (2,455 mi, 2,133 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CDG to NIM?
A typical nonstop flight between CDG and NIM takes about 5h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NIM from CDG?
Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) lies roughly south of Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Which airlines fly CDG to NIM?
1 airline appear on the CDG-NIM route in the open dataset, including Air France.
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