Abuja to Enugu flights
Enugu lies 291 km (181 mi) south of Abuja, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 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.
| Abuja | Enugu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 2.7 million | 950,000 |
| Elevation | 476 m (1,562 ft) | 192 m (630 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | ABV, 26 km out | ENU, 8 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Abuja
Abuja is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 11,842-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Enugu
Enugu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,879 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Asaba International Airport (ABB, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akanu Ibiam International Airport | ENU | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,879 ft | 466 ft |
| Asaba International Airport | ABB | 96 km (60 mi) | 11,155 ft | 305 ft |
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Staying in Enugu
Our booking partner lists 149 places to stay in Enugu. Of the 139 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (96), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 331 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Enugu from Abuja?
291 km (181 mi) in a straight line, south of Abuja.
How long does it take to get from Abuja to Enugu by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abuja and Enugu?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Abuja to Enugu flights?
Typically Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU); Enugu also has ABB.
Where can I stay in Enugu?
Our booking partner lists 149 places to stay in Enugu, bookable on this site.
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.