DUB
Dublin
Ireland
4,783 km
2,972 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
4,783 km
2,972 mi / 2,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DUB KAN
Airport Name Dublin Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code DUB KAN
ICAO Code EIDW DNKN
City Dublin Kano
Country Ireland Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Dublin Africa/Lagos
Elevation 242 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 53.420000, -6.270000 12.050000, 8.520000

Dublin (DUB) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Dublin, Ireland to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 4,783 kilometers (2,972 miles / 2,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:37 in Dublin, it's 14:37 in Kano.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,320 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Dublin Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Dublin (DUB) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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