Nonstop flight route between Shenzhen, Guangdong, China and Kano, Nigeria:
Departure Airport:
(22°38'21"N by 113°48'38"E)
Arrival Airport:
(12°2'50"N by 8°31'27"E)
Distance from SZX to KAN:
6,845.01 miles (11,015.96 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), Shenzhen, Guangdong, China and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), Kano, Nigeria would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,845 miles (or 11,016 kilometers).
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Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SZX / ZGSZ |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Shenzhen, Guangdong, China |
| GPS Coordinates: | 22°38'21"N by 113°48'38"E |
| Area Served: | Shenzhen |
| Operator/Owner: | Shenzhen Airport Company Ltd. |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 13 feet (4 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SZX |
| More Information: | SZX Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KAN / DNKN |
| Airport Name: | Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport |
| Location: | Kano, Nigeria |
| GPS Coordinates: | 12°2'50"N by 8°31'27"E |
| Area Served: | Kano, Nigeria |
| Airport Type: | Public/Military |
| Elevation: | 1562 feet (476 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KAN |
| More Information: | KAN Maps & Info |
Facts about Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX):
- The furthest airport from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) is Bermejo Airport (BJO), which is nearly antipodal to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (meaning Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Bermejo Airport), and is located 12,317 miles (19,822 kilometers) away in Bermejo, Bolivia.
- Building Site September 2012
- At the beginning of 2008 the 1.6 km long New terminal commenced being built.
- In addition to being known as "Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport", other names for SZX include "深圳宝安国际机场" and "Shēnzhèn Bǎo'ān Guójì Jīchǎng".
- Because of Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport's relatively low elevation of 13 feet, planes can take off or land at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The closest airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) is Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), which is located 24 miles (38 kilometers) SSE of SZX.
- Passengers departing from Shenzhen will access check-in service and security checks on the terminal’s fourth floor, and arriving passengers can connect to public transportation at the traffic center on the first and second floors.
- Domestic travelers arriving at the airport can pick up luggage on the second floor, while international passengers will get their luggage on the first floor.
- Shenzhen Airlines is headquartered on the grounds of the airport.Jade Cargo International was headquartered on the sixth floor of the Shenzhen Airlines Flight Operations Building on grounds of Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.Shenzhen Donghai Airlines has its head office in the Shenzhen Airlines facility on the airport property.
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) has 2 runways.
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport handled 32,268,400 passengers last year.
Facts about Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN):
- The closest airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) is Zaria Airport (ZAR), which is located 85 miles (137 kilometers) SW of KAN.
- The bulk of international flights cater for the large Lebanese community in Kano and Muslim pilgrimages to Mecca.
- The furthest airport from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) is Fagali'i Airport (FGI), which is nearly antipodal to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (meaning Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Fagali'i Airport), and is located 12,311 miles (19,813 kilometers) away in Apia, Samoa.
- On the south side of the airport, along runway 06/24, is the domestic terminal currently serving operations of IRS Airlines.
- Construction of a new domestic terminal, adjacent to the main terminal building, started in the beginning of the 21st century.
- Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport handled 341,367 passengers last year.
- Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) has 2 runways.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 23.78 miles (38.27 km) SSE | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) | Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong |     |
| 2 | 32.56 miles (52.40 km) SE | Shun Tak Heliport (HHP) | Sheung Wan, China | |
| 3 | 36.64 miles (58.97 km) SSW | Macau International Airport (MFM) | Taipa, Macau | |
| 4 | 51.79 miles (83.34 km) SSW | Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH) | Zhuhai, Guangdong, China | |
| 5 | 56.18 miles (90.42 km) WNW | Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) | Foshan, Guangdong, China | |
| 6 | 57.66 miles (92.80 km) ENE | Huizhou Airport (HUZ) | Huizhou, Guangdong, China | |
| 7 | 61.38 miles (98.78 km) NNW | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) | Guangzhou, Guangdong, China | |
| 8 | 163.49 miles (263.11 km) N | Shaoguan Guitou Airport (HSC) | Shaoguan, Guangdong, China | |
| 9 | 172.44 miles (277.51 km) WNW | Wuzhou Changzhoudao Airport (WUZ) | Wuzhou, Guangxi, China | |
| 10 | 182.53 miles (293.75 km) ENE | Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) | Jieyang / Shantou / Chaozhou, Guangdong, China | |
| 11 | 188.73 miles (303.73 km) NE | Meixian Airport (MXZ) | Meizhou, Guangdong, China | |
| 12 | 230.13 miles (370.36 km) NNE | Ganzhou Huangjin Airport (KOW) | Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China | |
| 13 | 242.14 miles (389.68 km) WSW | Zhanjiang Airport (ZHA) | Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China | |
| 14 | 279.64 miles (450.04 km) NE | Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) | Longyan, Fujian, China | |
| 15 | 285.44 miles (459.37 km) SW | Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) | Haikou, Hainan, China | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,316.84 miles (19,821.99 km) W | Bermejo Airport (BJO) | Bermejo, Bolivia | |
| 2 | 12,315.65 miles (19,820.07 km) SW | Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza International Airport (TJA) | Tarija, Bolivia | |
| 3 | 12,313.21 miles (19,816.15 km) WSW | Orán Airport (ORA) | Orán, Salta Province, Argentina | |
| 4 | 12,297.59 miles (19,791.01 km) SSW | Gobernador Horacio Guzmán Internacional Airport (JUJ) | San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy, Argentina | |
| 5 | 12,284.00 miles (19,769.13 km) W | Tartagal "General Enrique Mosconi" Airport (TTG) | Tartagal, Salta, Argentina | |
| 6 | 12,279.81 miles (19,762.39 km) SSE | Uyuni Joya Andina Airport (UYU) | Uyuni, Potosí, Bolivia | |
| 7 | 12,277.96 miles (19,759.41 km) SSW | Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA) | Salta, Salta Province, Argentina | |
| 8 | 12,267.95 miles (19,743.30 km) WSW | Yacuiba Airport (BYC) | Yacuiba, Bolivia | |
| 9 | 12,263.30 miles (19,735.82 km) E | El Loa Airport (CJC) | Calama, Antofagasta Region, Chile | |
| 10 | 12,186.95 miles (19,612.95 km) SW | Camiri Airport (CAM) | Camiri, Bolivia | |
| 11 | 12,179.17 miles (19,600.43 km) SSW | Juana Azurduy de Padilla International Airport (SRE) | Sucre, Bolivia | |
| 12 | 12,175.93 miles (19,595.22 km) E | Carolina Airport (CLN) | Carolina, Maranhão, Brazil | |
| 13 | 12,160.56 miles (19,570.48 km) ESE | Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport (former Cerro Moreno International Airport) (ANF) | Antofagasta, Chile | |
| 14 | 12,142.00 miles (19,540.60 km) ESE | Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) | Iquique, Chile | |
| 15 | 12,138.65 miles (19,535.21 km) SSW | Teniente General Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) | San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 85.10 miles (136.96 km) SW | Zaria Airport (ZAR) | Zaria, Nigeria | |
| 2 | 123.56 miles (198.86 km) NNE | Zinder Airport (ZND) | Zinder, Niger | |
| 3 | 124.01 miles (199.57 km) SW | Kaduna Airport (KAD) | Kaduna, Nigeria | |
| 4 | 138.30 miles (222.57 km) NW | Maradi Airport (MFQ) | Maradi, Niger | |
| 5 | 168.00 miles (270.36 km) S | Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) | Jos, Nigeria | |
| 6 | 216.74 miles (348.81 km) SW | Minna Airport (MXJ) | Minna, Nigeria | |
| 7 | 226.89 miles (365.14 km) SSW | Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) | Abuja, Nigeria | |
| 8 | 293.76 miles (472.77 km) NW | Tahoua Airport (THZ) | Tahoua, Niger | |
| 9 | 300.20 miles (483.12 km) S | Makurdi Airport (MDI) | Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria | |
| 10 | 308.27 miles (496.12 km) E | Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) | Maiduguri, Nigeria | |
| 11 | 327.85 miles (527.62 km) SE | Yola Airport (YOL) | Yola, Nigeria | |
| 12 | 341.64 miles (549.81 km) N | Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) | Agadez, Niger | |
| 13 | 370.35 miles (596.02 km) SW | Ilorin International Airport (ILR) | Ilorin, Nigeria | |
| 14 | 378.56 miles (609.23 km) ESE | Garoua International Airport (GOU) | Garoua, Cameroon | |
| 15 | 383.04 miles (616.44 km) W | Kandi Airport (KDC) | Kandi, Benin | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,311.09 miles (19,812.73 km) S | Fagali'i Airport (FGI) | Apia, Samoa | |
| 2 | 12,309.64 miles (19,810.40 km) SE | Asau Airport (AAU) | Asau, Samoa | |
| 3 | 12,308.54 miles (19,808.63 km) SSE | Faleolo International Airport (APW) | Apia, Upolu Island, Samoa | |
| 4 | 12,308.38 miles (19,808.38 km) SSE | Maota (Salelologa) Airport (MXS) | Maota, Samoa | |
| 5 | 12,274.01 miles (19,753.06 km) SSW | Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) | Pago Pago, American Samoa | |
| 6 | 12,245.59 miles (19,707.32 km) SW | Ofu Airport (OFU) | Ofu, American Samoa | |
| 7 | 12,236.32 miles (19,692.40 km) SW | Tau Airport (TAV) | Tau, American Samoa | |
| 8 | 12,233.06 miles (19,687.15 km) SW | Fitiuta Airport (FTI) | Fiti‘uta, American Samoa, United States | |
| 9 | 12,107.36 miles (19,484.85 km) ESE | Wallis Island (WLS) | Wallis and Futuna Islands | |
| 10 | 12,066.70 miles (19,419.42 km) SE | Mata'aho Airport (NFO) | Niuafo'ou, Tonga | |
| 11 | 11,966.69 miles (19,258.47 km) ESE | Aéroport de Futuna - Pointe-Vele Pointe Vele Airport (FUT) | Futuna Island, Wallis and Futuna Islands | |
| 12 | 11,940.08 miles (19,215.66 km) SSW | Niue International Airport (IUE) | Alofi, Niue | |
| 13 | 11,869.90 miles (19,102.70 km) SSE | Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) | Lifuka, Ha'apai, Tonga | |
| 14 | 11,795.53 miles (18,983.03 km) S | Canton Island Airport (CIS) | Canton Island, Kiribati | |
| 15 | 11,780.71 miles (18,959.17 km) SE | Cicia Airport (ICI) | Cicia, Fiji | |