Benin City to Ile-Ife flights
Ile-Ife lies 173 km (108 mi) north-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 58 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 | Ile-Ife | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.8 million | 560,000 |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | BNI, 4 km out | IBA, 66 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 Ile-Ife
Ile-Ife is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ibadan Airport (IBA), 66 km (41 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,875 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Akure Airport (AKR, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibadan Airport (regional) | IBA | 66 km (41 mi) | 7,875 ft | 725 ft |
| Akure Airport (regional) | AKR | 86 km (53 mi) | 9,195 ft | 1,100 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ile-Ife from Benin City?
173 km (108 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Benin City.
How long does it take to get from Benin City to Ile-Ife by air?
About 58 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 Ile-Ife?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Benin City to Ile-Ife flights?
Typically Benin Airport (BNI) to Ibadan Airport (IBA); Ile-Ife also has AKR.
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.