Kano to Addis Ababa (KAN–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,067 mi airlines 16/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
EY6541
EY Etihad
7M8
1:25 PM
WAT
8:20 PM
EAT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET940
ET Ethiopian
7M8
1:25 PM
WAT
8:20 PM
EAT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET3940
ET Ethiopian
73F
2:35 PM
WAT
9:30 PM
EAT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET3941
ET Ethiopian
73F
4:00 PM
WAT
10:55 PM
EAT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET941
ET Ethiopian
789
9:20 AM
EAT T2
12:25 PM
WAT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6540
EY Etihad
789
9:20 AM
EAT T2
12:25 PM
WAT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET3941
ET Ethiopian
73F
10:30 AM
EAT
1:35 PM
WAT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kano to Addis Ababa
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 2,067 mi 4h 55m nonstop +2h ahead 4 1-stop hubs

KAN–ADD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,067 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KAN–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 9 73F, 7M8 4h55 Star Alliance
EY Etihad Airways 7 7M8 4h55
Aircraft on this route
73F Boeing 737 Freighter – ET
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – ET, EY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (9 flights/wk, 56%)
Unaffiliated: EY (7 flights/wk, 44%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KAN to ADD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KAN to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
80
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Addis Ababa is 2 hours ahead of Kano.
KAN: WAT · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kano, it's 8:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,067 mi / 3,326 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 55m.

KAN–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kano to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance2,067 mi / 3,326 km
Flight time4h 55m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 16 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: KAN
IATA / ICAOKAN / DNKN
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Elevation1,562 ft / 476 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KAN to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take approximately 4h 55m. The route covers 2,067 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from KAN to ADD. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABV, CAI, JED and LOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Addis Ababa is 2 hours ahead of Kano.
Yes, return flights from ADD to KAN 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 KAN to ADD

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KAN to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KAN to ADD ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,067 miles (3,326 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ABV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.