KAN
Kano
Nigeria
9,926 km
6,168 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
9,926 km
6,168 mi / 5,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
310°
northwest

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KAN STL
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code KAN STL
ICAO Code DNKN KSTL
City Kano St Louis
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Chicago
Elevation 1,562 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 38.750000, -90.370000

Kano (KAN) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 9,926 kilometers (6,168 miles / 5,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:22 in Kano, it's 05:22 in St Louis. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). 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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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