KAN
Kano
Nigeria
4,458 km
2,770 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
4,458 km
2,770 mi / 2,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
351°
north

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KAN LHR
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code KAN LHR
ICAO Code DNKN EGLL
City Kano London
Country Nigeria United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/London
Elevation 1,562 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 51.470000, -0.460000

Kano (KAN) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 4,458 kilometers (2,770 miles / 2,407 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 17:04 in Kano, it's 16:04 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,479 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Mallam Aminu International Airport.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 166° (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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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