ACC
Accra
Ghana
1,193 km
741 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
1,193 km
741 mi / 644 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Accra
Heading
53°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

ACC KAN
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code ACC KAN
ICAO Code DGAA DNKN
City Accra Kano
Country Ghana Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Lagos
Elevation 205 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 12.050000, 8.520000

Accra (ACC) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 1,193 kilometers (741 miles / 644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:26 in Accra, it's 11:26 in Kano.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,357 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 234° (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 Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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