Abuja to Kano (ABV–KAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Starts Sep 16
VA Virgin Australia
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10:50 AM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ADD Addis Ababa 14h 35m ETEY → ETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kano flights
CAI Cairo 18h 25m MS → MS Cairo (CAI) to Kano flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Abuja to Kano
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 227 mi 1h 5m nonstop

ABV–KAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 227 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABV–KAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QR Qatar Airways 0 – – – Oneworld –
VA Virgin Australia 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QR (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: VA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABV to KAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
ADD ~14h 35m CAI ~18h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
22
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kano is 0 hours the same as Abuja.
ABV: WAT · KAN: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Abuja, it's 6:00 PM in Kano.
Distance & Flight Time
227 mi / 365 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m gate to gate.
Facts

ABV–KAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abuja to Kano route.
Route details
Distance227 mi / 365 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABV
Full nameNnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
IATA / ICAOABV / DNAA
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation1,123 ft / 342 m
Destination: KAN
Full nameMallam Aminu Kano International Airport
IATA / ICAOKAN / DNKN
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Elevation1,562 ft / 476 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABV to KAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport take about 1h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 227 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ABV to KAN: Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Addis Ababa Bole and Cairo.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KAN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from KAN to ABV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABV to KAN

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) are connected by nonstop service from Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia.

ABV to KAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABV to KAN is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 227 miles (365 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Addis Ababa Bole and Cairo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.