ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,390 km
8,942 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
14,390 km
8,942 mi / 7,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL KAN
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code ADL KAN
ICAO Code YPAD DNKN
City Adelaide Kano
Country Australia Nigeria
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Lagos
Elevation 20 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 12.050000, 8.520000

Adelaide (ADL) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 14,390 kilometers (8,942 miles / 7,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:20 in Adelaide, it's 16:50 in Kano. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,542 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.