CGK
Jakarta
Indonesia
11,031 km
6,854 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
11,031 km
6,854 mi / 5,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
281°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CGK KAN
Airport Name Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code CGK KAN
ICAO Code WIII DNKN
City Jakarta Kano
Country Indonesia Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Africa/Lagos
Elevation 34 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates -6.130000, 106.660000 12.050000, 8.520000

Jakarta (CGK) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta, Indonesia to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 11,031 kilometers (6,854 miles / 5,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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 Indonesia 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 00:48 in Jakarta, it's 18:48 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 1,528 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Jakarta (CGK) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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