Benin City to Yenagoa flights
Yenagoa lies 172 km (107 mi) south-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 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 | Yenagoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.8 million | 365,000 |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | BNI, 4 km out | PHC, 76 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 Yenagoa
Yenagoa is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (PHG, 84 km), Warri Airport (QRW, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt International Airport | PHC | 76 km (47 mi) | 9,843 ft | 87 ft |
| Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (regional) | PHG | 84 km (52 mi) | 6,923 ft | 57 ft |
| Warri Airport (regional) | QRW | 90 km (56 mi) | 6,868 ft | 242 ft |
Book a flight to Yenagoa
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Yenagoa
Live rooms and prices for Yenagoa are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Yenagoa
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Yenagoa from Benin City?
172 km (107 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Benin City.
How long does it take to get from Benin City to Yenagoa 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 Yenagoa?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Benin City to Yenagoa flights?
Typically Benin Airport (BNI) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC); Yenagoa also has PHG, QRW.
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.