Abuja to Nnewi flights
Nnewi lies 344 km (214 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 11 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 | Nnewi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 2.7 million | 193,987 |
| Elevation | 476 m (1,562 ft) | 151 m (495 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | ABV, 26 km out | ABB, 35 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 Nnewi
Nnewi is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Asaba International Airport (ABB), 35 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU, 87 km), Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asaba International Airport | ABB | 35 km (22 mi) | 11,155 ft | 305 ft |
| Akanu Ibiam International Airport | ENU | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,879 ft | 466 ft |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (regional) | QOW | 73 km (45 mi) | 8,858 ft | 373 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nnewi from Abuja?
344 km (214 mi) in a straight line, south of Abuja.
How long does it take to get from Abuja to Nnewi by air?
About 1 h 11 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 Nnewi?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Abuja to Nnewi flights?
Typically Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Asaba International Airport (ABB); Nnewi also has ENU, QOW.
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.