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Nigeria · Lagos

Akowonjo: how to get there and around

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Akowonjo is a city of 308,900 people in Nigeria (Lagos), 44 m (144 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population308,900
Elevation44 m (144 ft)
Time zoneAfrica/Lagos (UTC+1 now)
CurrencyNaira (NGN)
Dialling code+234
Driving sideRight
Plug typesBS 1363, BS 546
Coordinates6.61, 3.31
Akowonjo

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Daylight in Akowonjo runs from about 11 h 47 min a day in late December to 12 h 33 min in late June (computed for 6.61° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Akowonjo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Akowonjo?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre.

How big is Akowonjo?

About 308,900 people live in Akowonjo (GeoNames).

What time zone is Akowonjo in?

Africa/Lagos, currently UTC+1.

What currency is used in Akowonjo?

The Naira (NGN). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Akowonjo?

Lagos (20 km), Ibadan (108 km), Lomé (237 km), Benin City (258 km), Onitsha (388 km).

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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.