CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
8,207 km
5,099 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
8,207 km
5,099 mi / 4,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Caracas
Heading
80°
east

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CCS KAN
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code CCS KAN
ICAO Code SVMI DNKN
City Caracas Kano
Country Venezuela Nigeria
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Lagos
Elevation 235 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 12.050000, 8.520000

Caracas (CCS) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 8,207 kilometers (5,099 miles / 4,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:31 in Caracas, it's 13:31 in Kano. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,327 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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