KAN
Kano
Nigeria
8,938 km
5,554 miles
YYZ
Mississauga
Canada
Distance
8,938 km
5,554 mi / 4,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
313°
northwest

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KAN YYZ
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport
IATA Code KAN YYZ
ICAO Code DNKN CYYZ
City Kano Mississauga
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Toronto
Elevation 1,562 ft 569 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 43.680000, -79.630000

Kano (KAN) to Mississauga (YYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Mississauga, Canada is 8,938 kilometers (5,554 miles / 4,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 17:39 in Kano, it's 11:39 in Mississauga. 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.

The return flight from Mississauga (YYZ) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 82° (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 Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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