ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,326 km
2,067 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
3,326 km
2,067 mi / 1,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
279°
west

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Airport Comparison

ADD KAN
Airport Name Bole International Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code ADD KAN
ICAO Code HAAB DNKN
City Addis Ababa Kano
Country Ethiopia Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Lagos
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 12.050000, 8.520000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 3,326 kilometers (2,067 miles / 1,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Ethiopia with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:17 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:17 in Kano.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,068 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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