The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 3,992 kilometers (2,481 miles / 2,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:56 in Dar es Salaam, it's 09:56 in Kano.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,380 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.