BOM
Mumbai
India
6,902 km
4,289 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
6,902 km
4,289 mi / 3,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

BOM KAN
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code BOM KAN
ICAO Code VABB DNKN
City Mumbai Kano
Country India Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Lagos
Elevation 37 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 12.050000, 8.520000

Mumbai (BOM) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 6,902 kilometers (4,289 miles / 3,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 India with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:23 in Mumbai, it's 18:53 in Kano. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,525 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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