HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
10,263 km
6,377 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
10,263 km
6,377 mi / 5,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HAN KAN
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code HAN KAN
ICAO Code VVNB DNKN
City Hanoi Kano
Country Vietnam Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Lagos
Elevation 39 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 12.050000, 8.520000

Hanoi (HAN) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 10,263 kilometers (6,377 miles / 5,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Vietnam 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 19:50 in Hanoi, it's 13:50 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 1,523 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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