CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,226 km
3,247 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
5,226 km
3,247 mi / 2,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
346°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT KAN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code CPT KAN
ICAO Code FACT DNKN
City Cape Town Kano
Country South Africa Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lagos
Elevation 151 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 12.050000, 8.520000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 5,226 kilometers (3,247 miles / 2,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 South Africa with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:44 in Cape Town, it's 08:44 in Kano.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,411 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 169° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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