Kano to Ijok flights
Ijok lies 10,244 km (6,365 mi) east of Kano, +7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 53 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 | Ijok | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Malaysia |
| Population | 4.9 million | 100,899 |
| Elevation | 484 m (1,588 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | KAN, 5 km out | SZB, 26 km out |
Clocks in Ijok are 7 h ahead of Kano right now, so a 13 h 53 min journey lands 20 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ijok
Crossing from Nigeria into Malaysia: money changes from the Naira to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Ijok
Ijok is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, 72 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | SZB | 26 km (16 mi) | 12,401 ft | 90 ft |
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport | KUL | 72 km (45 mi) | 13,530 ft | 69 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ijok from Kano?
10,244 km (6,365 mi) in a straight line, east of Kano.
How long does it take to get from Kano to Ijok by air?
About 13 h 53 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 Ijok?
Ijok is 7 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Kano to Ijok flights?
Typically Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB); Ijok also has KUL.
What currency do I need in Ijok?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.