KAN
Kano
Nigeria
4,256 km
2,645 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,256 km
2,645 mi / 2,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
65°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

KAN RUH
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KAN RUH
ICAO Code DNKN OERK
City Kano Riyadh
Country Nigeria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,562 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kano (KAN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,256 kilometers (2,645 miles / 2,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 06:00 in Kano, it's 08:00 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 257° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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