There are 3 ways to get from Nairobi to Kano by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Nairobi
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane NBO - KAN
12h 48m$232–703Drive 4,510.9 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Kanocar 4,510.9 km
3d 16h$520–751Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane WIL - KAN
23h 49m$323–960
Nairobi (NBO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Kano is to fly which costs $230 - $750 and takes 12h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Kano is to fly which takes 12h 48m and costs $230 - $750.
The distance between Nairobi and Kano is 3515 km. The road distance is 4510.9 km.
It takes approximately 12h 48m to get from Nairobi to Kano, including transfers.
Kano is 2h behind Nairobi. It is currently 12:15 PM in Nairobi and 10:15 AM in Kano.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Kano is 4511 km. It takes approximately 3 days 16h to drive from Nairobi to Kano.
There are four+ hotels available in Kano.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Kano, Nigeria?
Ethiopian Airlines, Saudia, and three other airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) twice daily.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Nairobi to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,000
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport via Mombasa, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,000
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport via Zanzibar, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,000
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport via Kilimanjaro, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,000
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport via Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,000
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