ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
1,562 km
971 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
1,562 km
971 mi / 844 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ KAN
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code ABJ KAN
ICAO Code DIAP DNKN
City Abidjan Kano
Country Ivory Coast Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Lagos
Elevation 21 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 12.050000, 8.520000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 1,562 kilometers (971 miles / 844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:47 in Abidjan, it's 16:47 in Kano.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,541 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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