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Flights from Chennai to Kano
There are no direct flights from Chennai to Kano. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Addis Ababa, about 12h 33m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 12h 19m
Chennai to Kano at a glance
Fastest journey12h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Addis Ababa
Best ways to fly from Chennai to Kano
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 7,753 km4,815 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 19mestimate
- Time difference
- -4.5hKano vs Chennai
- Currency in Kano
- NGN
- Airports
- MAA → KAN
Flights from Chennai to Kano: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chennai to Kano?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha and Addis Ababa. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Kano?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,753 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Kano?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH) and Addis Ababa (ADD). IndiGo flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Kano?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Kano: Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Kano?
Kano is 4.5 hours behind Chennai.





