CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,942 km
6,799 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
10,942 km
6,799 mi / 5,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
287°
west northwest

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CAN KAN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code CAN KAN
ICAO Code ZGGG DNKN
City Guangzhou Kano
Country China Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lagos
Elevation 50 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 12.050000, 8.520000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 10,942 kilometers (6,799 miles / 5,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:17 in Guangzhou, it's 12:17 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 1,512 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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