KAN
Kano
Nigeria
4,419 km
2,746 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
4,419 km
2,746 mi / 2,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
351°
north

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KAN LGW
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code KAN LGW
ICAO Code DNKN EGKK
City Kano London
Country Nigeria United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/London
Elevation 1,562 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 51.150000, -0.190000

Kano (KAN) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 4,419 kilometers (2,746 miles / 2,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:30 in Kano, it's 18:30 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,360 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Mallam Aminu International Airport.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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