Kano to Maradi flights
Maradi lies 227 km (141 mi) north-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 2 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 | Maradi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Niger |
| Population | 4.9 million | 361,702 |
| Elevation | 484 m (1,588 ft) | 360 m (1,181 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Niamey) |
| Nearest large airport | KAN, 5 km out | DKA, 82 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Maradi
Crossing from Nigeria into Niger: money changes from the Naira to the Franc (XOF); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +227; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648843.
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 Maradi
Maradi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA), 82 km (51 mi) from the centre, whose 11,352-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (regional) | DKA | 82 km (51 mi) | 11,352 ft | 1,660 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Maradi from Kano?
227 km (141 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kano.
How long does it take to get from Kano to Maradi by air?
About 1 h 2 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 Maradi?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kano to Maradi flights?
Typically Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA).
What currency do I need in Maradi?
The Franc (XOF).
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.