KAN
Kano
Nigeria
11,350 km
7,053 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,350 km
7,053 mi / 6,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KAN MEX
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KAN MEX
ICAO Code DNKN MMMX
City Kano Mexico City
Country Nigeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,562 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kano (KAN) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,350 kilometers (7,053 miles / 6,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Mexico. 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 16:24 in Kano, it's 09:24 in Mexico City. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,754 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Mallam Aminu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 72° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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