Phoenix to Kano (PHX–KAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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7,423 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule No service Verified 3mos ago
No nonstop service between PHX and KAN. Nearest airports to PHX with scheduled service: Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 22 mi) · Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field (PRC, 87 mi) · Tucson International Airport (TUS, 110 mi)
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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: Apr 2026.

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Phoenix to Kano
Route information for PHX to KAN.
7,423 mi 11h 44m nonstop +8h ahead

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to KAN.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHX → KAN
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Return
KAN → PHX
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
Kano is 8 hours ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · KAN: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Kano.
Distance & Flight Time
7,423 mi / 11,946 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 44m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need a visa to enter Nigeria. Apply for the eVisa at portal.immigration.gov.ng. The single-entry tourist eVisa costs $160 and allows stays up to 30 days. Processing takes 5 to 10 working days. Upload a passport scan, a recent photo, a round-trip itinerary, proof of accommodation, bank statements from the last 3 months, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages.

Nigeria does not issue visas on arrival for US citizens. The eVisa must be approved before boarding. At Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos or Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, immigration checks your eVisa approval, yellow fever certificate, and captures biometrics. The yellow fever vaccine is mandatory with no exceptions. For stays beyond 30 days, apply for an extension at the Nigeria Immigration Service. Nigeria is Africa's most populous country (about 230 million) with Lagos as its commercial capital and Abuja as the administrative capital.

Direct flights from New York JFK to Lagos run about 11 hours on Delta. Houston (IAH) to LOS runs about 12 hours on United. Washington Dulles also has connecting options through Accra or Addis Ababa. Nigeria uses the Nigerian naira (NGN), trading at roughly 1,600 NGN per $1. The official rate and parallel market rate can differ. ATMs dispense naira with withdrawal limits of NGN 20,000 to NGN 40,000 per transaction. Card payments work at hotels, malls, and larger restaurants. Bolt and Uber operate in Lagos and Abuja. Danfo (yellow minibuses) and BRT buses cover Lagos routes for NGN 200 to NGN 700 ($0.13 to $0.44). Traffic in Lagos is notoriously intense: the Third Mainland Bridge can take 30 minutes or 3 hours depending on the time of day.

Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–KAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Kano route.
Route details
Distance7,423 mi / 11,946 km
Flight time11h 44m
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: KAN
IATA / ICAOKAN / DNKN
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Elevation1,562 ft / 476 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to KAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport take about 11h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 7,423 miles.
Kano is 8 hours ahead of Phoenix.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PHX to KAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PHX to KAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to KAN is about 11 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,423 miles (11,946 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.