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Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

Q: What is KAN?

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is in Kano, NG. Type: Large Airport.

Q: What's the difference between KAN and DNKN?

KAN is the 3-letter IATA code used on tickets and luggage tags. DNKN is the 4-letter ICAO code used in air traffic control and flight plans. Both refer to the same airport.

Q: What is the elevation of KAN?

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport sits at 1,562 ft (476 m) above sea level.

KAN · DNKN · Kano, NG

Flights tracked: 3
Live departures: 0
Live arrivals: 0
Airlines: 2

Local time: 09:27 GMT+1
Timezone: Africa/Lagos
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 1,562 ft
Coordinates: 12.0456, 8.5236

Live traffic

Live traffic around Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.

Recent departures last 1

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Route	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Dep Δ
2026-05-18	NGL610	0641D7	KAN → TUS	May 18, 11:25 UTC	May 18, 11:55 UTC	30m	-

Recent arrivals last 2

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Route	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-05-18	NGL611	0641D7	PHX → KAN	May 18, 15:10 UTC	May 18, 15:20 UTC	10m	-
2026-05-16	ETH3925	040168	BKO → KAN	May 16, 04:50 UTC	May 16, 22:05 UTC	17h 15m	-

Top connections

Destinations from KAN

TUS KTUS 1 flight

Origins to KAN

PHX KPHX 1 flight
BKO GABS 1 flight

Airlines at KAN 2

Airline	Flights (30d)
Max Air	2
Ethiopian Airlines	1

KAN frequently asked

What is KAN?

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is in Kano, NG. Type: Large Airport.

What's the difference between KAN and DNKN?

KAN is the 3-letter IATA code used on tickets and luggage tags. DNKN is the 4-letter ICAO code used in air traffic control and flight plans. Both refer to the same airport.

What is the elevation of KAN?

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport sits at 1,562 ft (476 m) above sea level.

Which airlines fly to KAN?

2 airlines operate at KAN in our records, including Max Air, Ethiopian Airlines.