KAN
Mallam Aminu International Airport
Kano · NigeriaICAO DNKN
Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) is an airport serving Kano, Nigeria, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 12° 2' 51.4" N, 8° 31' 28.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet (476 meters) above sea level. With 7 direct destinations served by 6 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Lagos (GMT+1).
Destinations
7
Airlines
6
Elevation ft
1,562/ 476m
Africa/Lagos
GMT+1
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Airport Details
IATA Code
KAN
ICAO Code
DNKN
City
Kano
Country
Nigeria
Elevation
1,562 ft
Local Time
05:25 PM (GMT+1)
Coordinates
Latitude:12.0476°
Longitude:8.5246°
Popular Routes from KAN
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABV | Abuja, Nigeria | 226 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 93 kg | View |
| BEY | Beirut, Lebanon | 2,266 mi | 4h 57m | medium-haul | 569 kg | View |
| CAI | Cairo, Egypt | 1,923 mi | 4h 18m | medium-haul | 483 kg | View |
| JED | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 2,129 mi | 4h 42m | medium-haul | 534 kg | View |
| KRT | Khartoum, Sudan | 1,632 mi | 3h 45m | medium-haul | 410 kg | View |
| LOS | Lagos, Nigeria | 517 mi | 1h 29m | short-haul | 212 kg | View |
| NDJ | N'djamena, Chad | 440 mi | 1h 20m | short-haul | 181 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KAN
6 active airlines serving Mallam Aminu International Airport.
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Middle East Airlines
MELebanon
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
Sudan Airways
SDSudan
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
World Scale Airlines
W3United States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Mallam Aminu International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaduna Airport | KAD | Kaduna | Nigeria | 199 km |
| Yakubu Gowon Airport | JOS | Jos | Nigeria | 269 km |
| Gombe Lawanti International Airport | GMO | Gombe | Nigeria | 323 km |
| Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport | SKO | Sokoto | Nigeria | 373 km |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | ABV | Abuja | Nigeria | 364 km |
| Yola Airport | YOL | Yola | Nigeria | 527 km |
| Garoua International Airport | GOU | Garoua | Cameroon | 609 km |
| Ilorin International Airport | ILR | Ilorin | Nigeria | 595 km |
Other Airports in Nigeria
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
ABVAbuja
Asaba International Airport
ABBAsaba
Benin Airport
BNIBenin
Margaret Ekpo International Airport
CBQCalabar
Akanu Ibiam International Airport
ENUEnugu
Gombe Lawanti International Airport
GMOGombe
Ibadan Airport
IBAIbadan
Ilorin International Airport
ILRIlorin
Sam Mbakwe International Airport
QOWImo
Yakubu Gowon Airport
JOSJos
Kaduna Airport
KADKaduna
Murtala Muhammed International Airport
LOSLagos
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 12° 2' 51.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 8° 31' 28.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 12.047600
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 8.524620
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 05:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 1,562 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 476 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Mallam Aminu International Airport?
The IATA code for Mallam Aminu International Airport is KAN, and its ICAO code is DNKN. The airport is located in Kano, Nigeria.
How many destinations can you fly to from KAN?
There are 7 direct destinations available from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria.
What airlines fly from KAN?
There are 6 airlines operating from KAN, including Egyptair, Middle East Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sudan Airways, Turkish Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Mallam Aminu International Airport in?
Mallam Aminu International Airport is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (GMT+1). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Mallam Aminu International Airport?
Mallam Aminu International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet (476 meters) above sea level.
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