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Driving from Suleja to Maiduguri

Maiduguri lies 718 km (446 mi) north-east of Suleja, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 10 h 57 min without stops, over roughly 875 km (544 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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SulejaMaiduguri
CountryNigeriaNigeria
Population162,1351.1 million
Elevation421 m (1,381 ft)325 m (1,066 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Africa/Lagos)UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos)

Where to book car hire from Suleja to Maiduguri

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Staying in Maiduguri

Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Maiduguri. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1).

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Common questions

How far is Maiduguri from Suleja?

718 km (446 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Suleja; by road roughly 875 km (544 mi).

How long does it take to get from Suleja to Maiduguri by car?

About 10 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Suleja and Maiduguri?

No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.

Where can I stay in Maiduguri?

Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Maiduguri, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.