There are 2 ways to get from South Africa to Kano by plane or car
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Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Africa to Kano is to fly which costs $470 - $850 and takes 11h 41m.
The fastest way to get from South Africa to Kano is to fly which takes 11h 41m and costs $470 - $850.
The distance between South Africa and Kano is 4780 km. The road distance is 6523.3 km.
It takes approximately 11h 41m to get from South Africa to Kano, including transfers.
Kano is 1h behind South Africa. It is currently 11:02 PM in South Africa and 10:02 PM in Kano.
Yes, the driving distance between South Africa to Kano is 6523 km. It takes approximately 4 days 5h to drive from South Africa to Kano.
There are 10+ hotels available in Kano.
What companies run services between South Africa and Kano, Nigeria?
Ethiopian Airlines, Air Cote D'Ivoire, and four other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) twice daily.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,200
- Website
- flyairpeace.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport via Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
- Website
- realtonga.to
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport via Lagos, Abuja
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
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