CDG
Paris
France
4,146 km
2,577 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
4,146 km
2,577 mi / 2,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Paris
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

CDG KAN
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code CDG KAN
ICAO Code LFPG DNKN
City Paris Kano
Country France Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Lagos
Elevation 392 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 12.050000, 8.520000

Paris (CDG) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 4,146 kilometers (2,577 miles / 2,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 France 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 15:16 in Paris, it's 15:16 in Kano.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,170 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 354° (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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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