CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
4,858 km
3,019 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
4,858 km
3,019 mi / 2,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
186°
south

Airport Comparison

CPH KAN
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code CPH KAN
ICAO Code EKCH DNKN
City Copenhagen Kano
Country Denmark Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Lagos
Elevation 17 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 12.050000, 8.520000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 4,858 kilometers (3,019 miles / 2,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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 Denmark 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 17:33 in Copenhagen, it's 17:33 in Kano.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,545 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 3° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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