KAN
Kano
Nigeria
12,051 km
7,488 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
12,051 km
7,488 mi / 6,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KAN LAS
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code KAN LAS
ICAO Code DNKN KLAS
City Kano Las Vegas
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,562 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 36.080000, -115.150000

Kano (KAN) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 12,051 kilometers (7,488 miles / 6,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:00 in Kano, it's 02:00 in Las Vegas. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 59° (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 Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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