HNL
Honolulu
United States
16,020 km
9,954 miles
KAN
Kano
Nigeria
Distance
16,020 km
9,954 mi / 8,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HNL KAN
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Mallam Aminu International Airport
IATA Code HNL KAN
ICAO Code PHNL DNKN
City Honolulu Kano
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Lagos
Elevation 13 ft 1,562 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 12.050000, 8.520000

Honolulu (HNL) to Kano (KAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 16,020 kilometers (9,954 miles / 8,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:31 in Honolulu, it's 18:31 in Kano. With a 11-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 1,549 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Kano (KAN) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 338° (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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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