KAN
Kano
Nigeria
8,607 km
5,348 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
8,607 km
5,348 mi / 4,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
314°
northwest

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KAN YOW
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code KAN YOW
ICAO Code DNKN CYOW
City Kano Ottawa
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Toronto
Elevation 1,562 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 45.320000, -75.670000

Kano (KAN) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 8,607 kilometers (5,348 miles / 4,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Canada. 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 17:51 in Kano, it's 11:51 in Ottawa. With a 6-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 1,188 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Mallam Aminu International Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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