KAN
Kano
Nigeria
4,960 km
3,082 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
4,960 km
3,082 mi / 2,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
149°
south southeast

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KAN MPM
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code KAN MPM
ICAO Code DNKN FQMA
City Kano Maputo
Country Nigeria Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Maputo
Elevation 1,562 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Kano (KAN) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 4,960 kilometers (3,082 miles / 2,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 Mozambique. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:52 in Kano, it's 14:52 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,417 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Mallam Aminu International Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 325° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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