KAN
Kano
Nigeria
4,491 km
2,791 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
4,491 km
2,791 mi / 2,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
352°
north

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KAN STN
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code KAN STN
ICAO Code DNKN EGSS
City Kano London
Country Nigeria United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/London
Elevation 1,562 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 51.880000, 0.240000

Kano (KAN) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 4,491 kilometers (2,791 miles / 2,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 13:59 in Kano, it's 12:59 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,214 feet between the two airports. London Stansted Airport sits lower than Mallam Aminu International Airport.

The return flight from London (STN) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). 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 London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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