KAN
Kano
Nigeria
11,081 km
6,886 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
11,081 km
6,886 mi / 5,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
328°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KAN YYC
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code KAN YYC
ICAO Code DNKN CYYC
City Kano Calgary
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,562 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 51.110000, -114.020000

Kano (KAN) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 11,081 kilometers (6,886 miles / 5,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Canada. 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 23:24 in Kano, it's 16:24 in Calgary. 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 1,995 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Mallam Aminu International Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 57° (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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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