Aba to Soyo flights
Soyo lies 1,368 km (850 mi) south-east of Aba, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 30 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 | Soyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Angola |
| Population | 1.2 million | 221,555 |
| Elevation | 64 m (210 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Nearest large airport | PHC, 47 km out | SZA, 1 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Soyo
Crossing from Nigeria into Angola: money changes from the Naira to the Kwanza (AOA); sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +244; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
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 Soyo
Soyo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Soyo Airport (SZA), 1 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cabinda Airport (CAB, 63 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soyo Airport (regional) | SZA | 1 km (1 mi) | 5,905 ft | 15 ft |
| Cabinda Airport (regional) | CAB | 63 km (39 mi) | 8,202 ft | 66 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Soyo from Aba?
1,368 km (850 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Aba.
How long does it take to get from Aba to Soyo by air?
About 2 h 30 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 Soyo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Aba to Soyo flights?
Typically Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) to Soyo Airport (SZA); Soyo also has CAB.
What currency do I need in Soyo?
The Kwanza (AOA).
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.