Abidjan to Nsukka flights
Nsukka lies 1,271 km (790 mi) east of Abidjan, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 23 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Abidjan | Nsukka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Nigeria |
| Population | 6.3 million | 111,017 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 423 m (1,388 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 13 km out | ENU, 46 km out |
Clocks in Nsukka are 1 h ahead of Abidjan right now, so a 2 h 23 min journey lands 3 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nsukka
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Nigeria: money changes from the Franc to the Naira (NGN); sockets are BS 1363, BS 546; the dialling code becomes +234; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving Abidjan
Abidjan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Nsukka
Nsukka is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU), 46 km (29 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,879 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akanu Ibiam International Airport | ENU | 46 km (29 mi) | 7,879 ft | 466 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nsukka from Abidjan?
1,271 km (790 mi) in a straight line, east of Abidjan.
How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Nsukka by air?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abidjan and Nsukka?
Nsukka is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Africa/Abidjan).
Which airports are used for Abidjan to Nsukka flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU).
What currency do I need in Nsukka?
The Naira (NGN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.