KAN
Kano
Nigeria
3,517 km
2,185 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
3,517 km
2,185 mi / 1,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

KAN NCE
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code KAN NCE
ICAO Code DNKN LFMN
City Kano Nice
Country Nigeria France
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,562 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 43.660000, 7.220000

Kano (KAN) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 3,517 kilometers (2,185 miles / 1,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with France. 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 19:14 in Kano, it's 19:14 in Nice.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,550 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Mallam Aminu International Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 178° (south). 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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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