KAN
Kano
Nigeria
4,499 km
2,796 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
4,499 km
2,796 mi / 2,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
59°
east northeast

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KAN KWI
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KAN KWI
ICAO Code DNKN OKKK
City Kano Kuwait City
Country Nigeria Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,562 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kano (KAN) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 4,499 kilometers (2,796 miles / 2,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Nigeria with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:28 in Kano, it's 17:28 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,356 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Mallam Aminu International Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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