The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 10,290 kilometers (6,394 miles / 5,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:11 in Kano, it's 22:11 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 7-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 1,493 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Mallam Aminu International Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 282° (west 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 Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.