CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,098 km
1,925 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
3,098 km
1,925 mi / 1,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI KAN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code CAI KAN
ICAO Code HECA DNKN
City Cairo Kano
Country Egypt Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 382 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 12.050000, 8.520000

Cairo (CAI) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 3,098 kilometers (1,925 miles / 1,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:43 in Cairo, it's 19:43 in Kano.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,180 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 46° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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