EBB
Kampala
Uganda
2,958 km
1,838 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
2,958 km
1,838 mi / 1,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
298°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

EBB KAN
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code EBB KAN
ICAO Code HUEN DNKN
City Kampala Kano
Country Uganda Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Lagos
Elevation 3,782 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 12.050000, 8.520000

Kampala (EBB) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 2,958 kilometers (1,838 miles / 1,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:23 in Kampala, it's 09:23 in Kano.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,220 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 115° (east 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 Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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