There are 3 ways to get from Kano to Gao by car or plane
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Drive 1,317.9 km
best- Drive from Kano to Gaocar 1,317.9 km
19h 48m$151–218Fly to Gao International Airport
- Fly from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane KAN - GAQ
40h 18m$760–2,213Fly to Niamey, drive
- Fly from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Niamey (NIM)plane KAN - NIM
- Drive from Niamey (NIM) to Gaocar
27h 52m$651–1,976
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kano to Gao is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 19h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kano to Gao is to drive which takes 19h 48m and costs $150 - $220.
The distance between Kano and Gao is 1318 km. The road distance is 1317.9 km.
It takes approximately 19h 48m to drive 1317.9 km from Kano to Gao.
Gao is 1h behind Kano. It is currently 11:06 PM in Kano and 10:06 PM in Gao.
Yes, the driving distance between Kano to Gao is 1318 km. It takes approximately 19h 48m to drive from Kano to Gao.
What companies run services between Kano, Nigeria and Gao, Mali?
Air Peace, ASKY, and Sky Mali fly from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) twice a week.
- Website
- aircotedivoire.com
Flights from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Niamey via Abuja, Abidjan
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 42m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $950–2,400
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