Sharjah to Kano (SHJ–KAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET Ethiopian
359
11:15 AM
+04
3:45 PM
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
CAI Cairo 9h 30m G9MSNP → MSTK Cairo (CAI) to Kano flights
ADD Addis Ababa 10h 55m ETG9 → ETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kano flights
JED Jeddah 18h G9 → SV Jeddah (JED) to Kano flights
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Sharjah to Kano
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,192 mi 7h 30m nonstop -3h behind

SHJ–KAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,192 miles in approximately 7h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–KAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 1 359 7h30 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SHJ to KAN direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
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Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to KAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
CAI ~9h 30m ADD ~10h 55m JED ~18h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
129
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
-3h
Kano is 3 hours behind Sharjah.
SHJ: +04 · KAN: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 3:00 PM in Kano.
Distance & Flight Time
3,192 mi / 5,137 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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Facts

SHJ–KAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Kano route.
Route details
Distance3,192 mi / 5,137 km
Flight time7h 30m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHJ
Full nameSharjah International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 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 SHJ to KAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport take about 7h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 3,192 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SHJ to KAN: Ethiopian Airlines.
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 Cairo, Addis Ababa Bole and King Abdulaziz.
Kano is 3 hours behind Sharjah.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SHJ to KAN

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SHJ to KAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to KAN is about 7 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,192 miles (5,137 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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