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Kano to Iskandar Puteri flights

Iskandar Puteri lies 10,530 km (6,543 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 14 h 15 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.

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The two ends, side by side
KanoIskandar Puteri
CountryNigeriaMalaysia
Population4.9 million575,977
Elevation484 m (1,588 ft)16 m (52 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Africa/Lagos)UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)
Nearest large airportKAN, 5 km outJHB, 28 km out

Clocks in Iskandar Puteri are 7 h ahead of Kano right now, so a 14 h 15 min journey lands 21 h 15 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Iskandar Puteri

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 Iskandar Puteri

Iskandar Puteri is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Senai International Airport (JHB), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Singapore Changi Airport (SIN, 41 km), Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH, 63 km), Seletar Airport (XSP, 27 km).

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Iskandar Puteri (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Senai International AirportJHB28 km (17 mi)12,467 ft135 ft
Singapore Changi AirportSIN41 km (25 mi)13,123 ft22 ft
Hang Nadim International AirportBTH63 km (39 mi)13,218 ft126 ft
Seletar Airport (regional)XSP27 km (17 mi)6,023 ft36 ft

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Staying in Iskandar Puteri

Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Iskandar Puteri. Of the 53 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (37). Guests have left 794 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Iskandar Puteri from Kano?

10,530 km (6,543 mi) in a straight line, east of Kano.

How long does it take to get from Kano to Iskandar Puteri by air?

About 14 h 15 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 Iskandar Puteri?

Iskandar Puteri is 7 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Africa/Lagos).

Which airports are used for Kano to Iskandar Puteri flights?

Typically Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Senai International Airport (JHB); Iskandar Puteri also has SIN, BTH, XSP.

What currency do I need in Iskandar Puteri?

The Ringgit (MYR).

Where can I stay in Iskandar Puteri?

Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Iskandar Puteri, 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.