DEL
New Delhi
India
7,292 km
4,531 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
7,292 km
4,531 mi / 3,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
271°
west

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DEL KAN
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code DEL KAN
ICAO Code VIDP DNKN
City New Delhi Kano
Country India Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Lagos
Elevation 777 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 12.050000, 8.520000

New Delhi (DEL) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 7,292 kilometers (4,531 miles / 3,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 15:35 in New Delhi, it's 11:05 in Kano. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 64° (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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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