DKR
Dakar
Senegal
2,828 km
1,757 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
2,828 km
1,757 mi / 1,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

DKR KAN
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code DKR KAN
ICAO Code GOOY DNKN
City Dakar Kano
Country Senegal Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Lagos
Elevation 85 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 12.050000, 8.520000

Dakar (DKR) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 2,828 kilometers (1,757 miles / 1,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:33 in Dakar, it's 13:33 in Kano.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,477 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 279° (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 Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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