Efon-Alaaye to Kano flights
Kano lies 623 km (387 mi) north-east of Efon-Alaaye, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 33 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Efon-Alaaye | Kano | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 279,319 | 4.9 million |
| Elevation | 556 m (1,824 ft) | 484 m (1,588 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | ILR, 99 km out | KAN, 5 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Efon-Alaaye
Efon-Alaaye is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR), 99 km (62 mi) from the centre, whose 10,169-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Akure Airport (AKR, 62 km).
Arriving in Kano
Kano is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,831-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport | KAN | 5 km (3 mi) | 10,831 ft | 1,562 ft |
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Staying in Kano
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Common questions
How far is Kano from Efon-Alaaye?
623 km (387 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Efon-Alaaye.
How long does it take to get from Efon-Alaaye to Kano by air?
About 1 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Efon-Alaaye and Kano?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Efon-Alaaye to Kano flights?
Typically General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
Where can I stay in Kano?
Our booking partner lists 66 places to stay in Kano, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.