KAN
Kano
Nigeria
6,475 km
4,024 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
6,475 km
4,024 mi / 3,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
124°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KAN MRU
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code KAN MRU
ICAO Code DNKN FIMP
City Kano Port Louis
Country Nigeria Mauritius
Timezone Africa/Lagos Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 1,562 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Kano (KAN) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 6,475 kilometers (4,024 miles / 3,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 124°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:42 in Kano, it's 15:42 in Port Louis. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,376 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Mallam Aminu International Airport.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 300° (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 Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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