Kano to Owo flights
Owo lies 623 km (387 mi) south-west of Kano, 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.
| Kano | Owo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 4.9 million | 276,574 |
| Elevation | 484 m (1,588 ft) | 348 m (1,142 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | KAN, 5 km out | AKR, 32 km out |
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 Owo
Owo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Akure Airport (AKR), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,195 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Benin Airport (BNI, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akure Airport (regional) | AKR | 32 km (20 mi) | 9,195 ft | 1,100 ft |
| Benin Airport (regional) | BNI | 98 km (61 mi) | 7,870 ft | 258 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Owo from Kano?
623 km (387 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kano.
How long does it take to get from Kano to Owo 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 Kano and Owo?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kano to Owo flights?
Typically Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Akure Airport (AKR); Owo also has BNI.
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.