Kano to Ijero-Ekiti flights
Ijero-Ekiti lies 599 km (372 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 31 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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| Kano | Ijero-Ekiti | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 4.9 million | 167,632 |
| Elevation | 484 m (1,588 ft) | 491 m (1,611 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | KAN, 5 km out | ILR, 94 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 Ijero-Ekiti
Ijero-Ekiti is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR), 94 km (58 mi) from the centre, whose 10,169-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Akure Airport (AKR, 68 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport | ILR | 94 km (58 mi) | 10,169 ft | 1,126 ft |
| Akure Airport (regional) | AKR | 68 km (42 mi) | 9,195 ft | 1,100 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ijero-Ekiti from Kano?
599 km (372 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kano.
How long does it take to get from Kano to Ijero-Ekiti by air?
About 1 h 31 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 Ijero-Ekiti?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kano to Ijero-Ekiti flights?
Typically Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR); Ijero-Ekiti also has AKR.
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.