Kano to Tamale flights
Tamale lies 1,062 km (660 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 7 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 | Tamale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Ghana |
| Population | 4.9 million | 464,316 |
| Elevation | 484 m (1,588 ft) | 196 m (643 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
| Nearest large airport | KAN, 5 km out | TML, 17 km out |
Clocks in Tamale are 1 h behind Kano right now, so a 2 h 7 min journey lands only 1 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tamale
Crossing from Nigeria into Ghana: money changes from the Naira to the Cedi (GHS); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +233; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
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 Tamale
Tamale is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,999 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakubu Tali International Airport | TML | 17 km (11 mi) | 7,999 ft | 553 ft |
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Staying in Tamale
Our booking partner lists 24 places to stay in Tamale. Of the 15 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (7). Guests have left 199 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tamale from Kano?
1,062 km (660 mi) in a straight line, west of Kano.
How long does it take to get from Kano to Tamale by air?
About 2 h 7 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 Tamale?
Tamale is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Accra against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Kano to Tamale flights?
Typically Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML).
What currency do I need in Tamale?
The Cedi (GHS).
Where can I stay in Tamale?
Our booking partner lists 24 places to stay in Tamale, 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.