BWI
Baltimore
United States
8,754 km
5,440 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
8,754 km
5,440 mi / 4,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

BWI KAN
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code BWI KAN
ICAO Code KBWI DNKN
City Baltimore Kano
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lagos
Elevation 143 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 12.050000, 8.520000

Baltimore (BWI) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 8,754 kilometers (5,440 miles / 4,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 05:03 in Baltimore, it's 11:03 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 1,419 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 308° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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