KAN
Kano
Nigeria
2,383 km
1,481 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
2,383 km
1,481 mi / 1,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
167°
south southeast

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KAN LAD
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code KAN LAD
ICAO Code DNKN FNLU
City Kano Luanda
Country Nigeria Angola
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Luanda
Elevation 1,562 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Kano (KAN) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 2,383 kilometers (1,481 miles / 1,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:19 in Kano, it's 20:19 in Luanda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,319 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Mallam Aminu International Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Kano (KAN) 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 Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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