Flights to Bama
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Bama is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Maiduguri International Airport (MIU), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,846 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiduguri International Airport | MIU | 76 km (47 mi) | 9,846 ft | 1,099 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,846 ft, MIU handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 1,099 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Bama
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bama to Lagos | Nigeria | 1,263 km (785 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Bama to Kano | Nigeria | 566 km (351 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Bama to Ibadan | Nigeria | 1,168 km (726 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Bama to Abuja | Nigeria | 731 km (454 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Bama to Lomé | Togo | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Bama to Port Harcourt | Nigeria | 1,050 km (652 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Bama to Kaduna | Nigeria | 691 km (429 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Bama to Benin City | Nigeria | 1,056 km (656 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Bama to Onitsha | Nigeria | 965 km (600 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Bama to N'Djamena | Chad | 161 km (100 mi) | about 57 min |
| Bama to Douala | Cameroon | 940 km (584 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Bama to Niamey | Niger | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Bama to Yaoundé | Cameroon | 884 km (549 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Bama to Aba | Nigeria | 996 km (619 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Bama to Ilorin | Nigeria | 1,056 km (656 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Bama to Jos | Nigeria | 553 km (344 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Bama to Sokoto | Nigeria | 933 km (580 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Bama to Zaria | Nigeria | 652 km (405 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Bama to Enugu | Nigeria | 884 km (549 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Bama to Warri | Nigeria | 1,099 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Bama to Libreville | Gabon | 1,323 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Bama to Bangui | Central African Republic | 959 km (596 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Bama to Guangzhou | China | 10,462 km (6,501 mi) | about 14 h 10 min |
| Bama to Shenzhen | China | 10,559 km (6,561 mi) | about 14 h 17 min |
| Bama to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 10,083 km (6,265 mi) | about 13 h 41 min |
| Bama to Mumbai | India | 6,377 km (3,962 mi) | about 8 h 56 min |
| Bama to Mexico City | Mexico | 11,895 km (7,391 mi) | about 16 h |
| Bama to Karachi | Pakistan | 5,787 km (3,596 mi) | about 8 h 10 min |
| Bama to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 8,157 km (5,068 mi) | about 11 h 12 min |
| Bama to Dongguan | China | 10,514 km (6,533 mi) | about 14 h 14 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Bama?
Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) is the closest large airport at 76 km (47 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MIU from Bama city centre?
76 km (47 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Bama on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.