Aba to Abobo flights
Abobo lies 1,261 km (783 mi) west of Aba, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 22 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.
| Aba | Abobo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Ivory Coast |
| Population | 1.2 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 64 m (210 ft) | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) |
| Nearest large airport | PHC, 47 km out | ABJ, 20 km out |
Clocks in Abobo are 1 h behind Aba right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands only 1 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Abobo
Crossing from Nigeria into Ivory Coast: money changes from the Naira to the Franc (XOF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +225; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648853.
Airports at each end
Leaving Aba
Aba is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), 47 km (29 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW, 40 km), Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (PHG, 48 km), Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO, 85 km).
Arriving in Abobo
Abobo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport | ABJ | 20 km (12 mi) | 9,843 ft | 21 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Abobo from Aba?
1,261 km (783 mi) in a straight line, west of Aba.
How long does it take to get from Aba to Abobo by air?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Aba and Abobo?
Abobo is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Abidjan against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Aba to Abobo flights?
Typically Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) to Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ).
What currency do I need in Abobo?
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 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.