KAN
Kano
Nigeria
3,472 km
2,157 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,472 km
2,157 mi / 1,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
113°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

KAN NBO
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KAN NBO
ICAO Code DNKN HKJK
City Kano Nairobi
Country Nigeria Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,562 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kano (KAN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,472 kilometers (2,157 miles / 1,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Nigeria with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:17 in Kano, it's 06:17 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,768 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta 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 Nairobi (NBO) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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