BOS
Boston
United States
8,253 km
5,128 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
8,253 km
5,128 mi / 4,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
88°
east

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BOS KAN
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code BOS KAN
ICAO Code KBOS DNKN
City Boston Kano
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lagos
Elevation 19 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 12.050000, 8.520000

Boston (BOS) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 8,253 kilometers (5,128 miles / 4,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 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 11:47 in Boston, it's 17:47 in Kano. With a 6-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 1,543 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 311° (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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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