Abuja to Uyo flights
Uyo lies 448 km (278 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 19 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 | Uyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 2.7 million | 436,606 |
| Elevation | 476 m (1,562 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | ABV, 26 km out | QUO, 27 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 Uyo
Uyo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ, 47 km), Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akwa Ibom International Airport (regional) | QUO | 27 km (17 mi) | 11,811 ft | 170 ft |
| Margaret Ekpo International Airport (regional) | CBQ | 47 km (29 mi) | 8,040 ft | 210 ft |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (regional) | QOW | 91 km (57 mi) | 8,858 ft | 373 ft |
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Staying in Uyo
Our booking partner lists 111 places to stay in Uyo. Of the 104 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (68), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 173 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Uyo from Abuja?
448 km (278 mi) in a straight line, south of Abuja.
How long does it take to get from Abuja to Uyo by air?
About 1 h 19 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 Uyo?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Abuja to Uyo flights?
Typically Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO); Uyo also has CBQ, QOW.
Where can I stay in Uyo?
Our booking partner lists 111 places to stay in Uyo, 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.