Sengkang New Town to Kano flights
Kano lies 10,560 km (6,562 mi) west of Sengkang New Town, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 17 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.
| Sengkang New Town | Kano | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Singapore | Nigeria |
| Population | 267,600 | 4.9 million |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 484 m (1,588 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | SIN, 12 km out | KAN, 5 km out |
Clocks in Kano are 7 h behind Sengkang New Town right now, so a 14 h 17 min journey lands only 7 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kano
Crossing from Singapore into Nigeria: money changes from the Dollar to the Naira (NGN); traffic switches to the right; sockets are BS 1363, BS 546; the dialling code becomes +234; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving Sengkang New Town
Sengkang New Town is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Senai International Airport (JHB, 37 km), Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH, 39 km), Seletar Airport (XSP, 4 km), Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (TNJ, 88 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport | KAN | 5 km (3 mi) | 10,831 ft | 1,562 ft |
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Staying in Kano
Our booking partner lists 66 places to stay in Kano. Of the 54 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (30). Guests have left 58 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kano from Sengkang New Town?
10,560 km (6,562 mi) in a straight line, west of Sengkang New Town.
How long does it take to get from Sengkang New Town to Kano by air?
About 14 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sengkang New Town and Kano?
Kano is 7 h behind at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Asia/Singapore).
Which airports are used for Sengkang New Town to Kano flights?
Typically Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
What currency do I need in Kano?
The Naira (NGN).
Where can I stay in Kano?
Our booking partner lists 66 places to stay in Kano, 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.