Benin City to Awka flights
Awka lies 160 km (100 mi) east 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 57 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.
| Benin City | Awka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.8 million | 167,738 |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | BNI, 4 km out | ABB, 45 km out |
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 Awka
Awka is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Asaba International Airport (ABB), 45 km (28 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, 61 km), Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asaba International Airport | ABB | 45 km (28 mi) | 11,155 ft | 305 ft |
| Akanu Ibiam International Airport | ENU | 61 km (38 mi) | 7,879 ft | 466 ft |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (regional) | QOW | 89 km (55 mi) | 8,858 ft | 373 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Awka from Benin City?
160 km (100 mi) in a straight line, east of Benin City.
How long does it take to get from Benin City to Awka by air?
About 57 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 Awka?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Benin City to Awka flights?
Typically Benin Airport (BNI) to Asaba International Airport (ABB); Awka 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.