Kano to Banfora flights
Banfora lies 1,455 km (904 mi) west of Kano, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 37 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.
| Kano | Banfora | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Burkina Faso |
| Population | 4.9 million | 117,452 |
| Elevation | 484 m (1,588 ft) | 304 m (997 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+0 (Africa/Ouagadougou) |
| Nearest large airport | KAN, 5 km out | BOY, 74 km out |
Clocks in Banfora are 1 h behind Kano right now, so a 2 h 37 min journey lands only 1 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Banfora
Crossing from Nigeria into Burkina Faso: money changes from the Naira to the Franc (XOF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +226; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Banfora
Banfora is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY), 74 km (46 mi) from the centre, whose 10,826-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobo Dioulasso Airport | BOY | 74 km (46 mi) | 10,826 ft | 1,511 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Banfora from Kano?
1,455 km (904 mi) in a straight line, west of Kano.
How long does it take to get from Kano to Banfora by air?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kano and Banfora?
Banfora is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Ouagadougou against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Kano to Banfora flights?
Typically Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY).
What currency do I need in Banfora?
The Franc (XOF).
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.