ATH
Athens
Greece
3,261 km
2,026 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
3,261 km
2,026 mi / 1,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Athens
Heading
212°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

ATH KAN
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code ATH KAN
ICAO Code LGAV DNKN
City Athens Kano
Country Greece Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Lagos
Elevation 308 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 12.050000, 8.520000

Athens (ATH) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 3,261 kilometers (2,026 miles / 1,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Greece 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 06:44 in Athens, it's 04:44 in Kano.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,254 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 25° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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