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There are 3 ways to get from Nairobi to Kano by plane or car

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  1. Fly from Nairobi

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    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane plane NBO - KAN
    12h 48m
    $322–902

  2. Drive 4,511 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Kanocar car 4,511 km
    3d 16h
    $520–751

  3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane plane WIL - KAN
    23h 49m
    $445–1,198

Nairobi (NBO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$323Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,514.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 48m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Kano, Nigeria?

Ethiopian Airlines, Saudia, and five other airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) 3 times a day.

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