Aba to Lafia flights
Lafia lies 397 km (247 mi) north of Aba, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 16 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 | Lafia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.2 million | 127,236 |
| Elevation | 64 m (210 ft) | 179 m (587 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | PHC, 47 km out | MDI, 89 km out |
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 Lafia
Lafia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Makurdi Airport (MDI), 89 km (55 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,830 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makurdi Airport (regional) | MDI | 89 km (55 mi) | 9,830 ft | 371 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lafia from Aba?
397 km (247 mi) in a straight line, north of Aba.
How long does it take to get from Aba to Lafia by air?
About 1 h 16 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 Lafia?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Aba to Lafia flights?
Typically Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) to Makurdi Airport (MDI).
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.