ALG
Algiers
Algeria
2,791 km
1,734 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
2,791 km
1,734 mi / 1,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG KAN
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code ALG KAN
ICAO Code DAAG DNKN
City Algiers Kano
Country Algeria Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Lagos
Elevation 82 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 12.050000, 8.520000

Algiers (ALG) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 2,791 kilometers (1,734 miles / 1,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:09 in Algiers, it's 13:09 in Kano.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,480 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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