Abidjan to Obuase flights
Obuase lies 275 km (171 mi) east of Abidjan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 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.
| Abidjan | Obuase | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Ghana |
| Population | 6.3 million | 179,604 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 215 m (705 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 13 km out | KMS, 58 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Obuase
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Ghana: money changes from the Franc to the Cedi (GHS); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +233; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Airports at each end
Leaving Abidjan
Abidjan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Obuase
Obuase is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prempeh I International Airport (KMS), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,612 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prempeh I International Airport | KMS | 58 km (36 mi) | 7,612 ft | 942 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Obuase from Abidjan?
275 km (171 mi) in a straight line, east of Abidjan.
How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Obuase by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abidjan and Obuase?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Abidjan to Obuase flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Prempeh I International Airport (KMS).
What currency do I need in Obuase?
The Cedi (GHS).
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.