Benin City to Abomey-Calavi flights
Abomey-Calavi lies 362 km (225 mi) west of Benin City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 13 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.
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| Benin City | Abomey-Calavi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Benin |
| Population | 1.8 million | 385,755 |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Porto-Novo) |
| Nearest large airport | BNI, 4 km out | COO, 11 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Abomey-Calavi
Crossing from Nigeria into Benin: money changes from the Naira to the Franc (XOF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +229; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving Benin City
Benin City is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Benin Airport (BNI), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,870 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Warri Airport (QRW, 85 km).
Arriving in Abomey-Calavi
Abomey-Calavi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,906 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport | COO | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,906 ft | 19 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Abomey-Calavi from Benin City?
362 km (225 mi) in a straight line, west of Benin City.
How long does it take to get from Benin City to Abomey-Calavi by air?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Benin City and Abomey-Calavi?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Benin City to Abomey-Calavi flights?
Typically Benin Airport (BNI) to Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO).
What currency do I need in Abomey-Calavi?
The Franc (XOF).
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.