KAN
Kano
Nigeria
4,599 km
2,858 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
4,599 km
2,858 mi / 2,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
12°
north northeast

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KAN WAW
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code KAN WAW
ICAO Code DNKN EPWA
City Kano Warsaw
Country Nigeria Poland
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 1,562 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 52.170000, 20.970000

Kano (KAN) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 4,599 kilometers (2,858 miles / 2,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Poland. 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 17:08 in Kano, it's 17:08 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,200 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Mallam Aminu International Airport.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 199° (south 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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