The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 10,843 kilometers (6,737 miles / 5,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 United States with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:03 in Austin, it's 11:03 in Kano. 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 1,021 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 303° (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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.