AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
4,489 km
2,790 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
4,489 km
2,790 mi / 2,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
174°
south

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AMS KAN
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code AMS KAN
ICAO Code EHAM DNKN
City Amsterdam Kano
Country Netherlands Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Lagos
Elevation -11 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 12.050000, 8.520000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 4,489 kilometers (2,790 miles / 2,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:59 in Amsterdam, it's 15:59 in Kano.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,573 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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