KAN
Kano
Nigeria
18,666 km
11,599 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
18,666 km
11,599 mi / 10,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
119°
east southeast

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KAN NAN
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code KAN NAN
ICAO Code DNKN NFFN
City Kano Nadi
Country Nigeria Fiji
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 1,562 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Kano (KAN) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 18,666 kilometers (11,599 miles / 10,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. 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 07:19 in Nadi. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,503 feet between the two airports. Nadi International Airport sits lower than Mallam Aminu International Airport.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). 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 Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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