Abidjan to Owerri flights
Owerri lies 1,222 km (759 mi) east of Abidjan, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 19 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 | Owerri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Nigeria |
| Population | 6.3 million | 545,000 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 73 m (240 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 13 km out | PHC, 53 km out |
Clocks in Owerri are 1 h ahead of Abidjan right now, so a 2 h 19 min journey lands 3 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Owerri
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Nigeria: money changes from the Franc to the Naira (NGN); sockets are BS 1363, BS 546; the dialling code becomes +234; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
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 Owerri
Owerri is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), 53 km (33 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Asaba International Airport (ABB, 90 km), Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW, 20 km), Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (PHG, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt International Airport | PHC | 53 km (33 mi) | 9,843 ft | 87 ft |
| Asaba International Airport | ABB | 90 km (56 mi) | 11,155 ft | 305 ft |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (regional) | QOW | 20 km (12 mi) | 8,858 ft | 373 ft |
| Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (regional) | PHG | 71 km (44 mi) | 6,923 ft | 57 ft |
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Staying in Owerri
Our booking partner lists 122 places to stay in Owerri. Of the 103 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (58), and 6 are five-star. Guests have left 225 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Owerri from Abidjan?
1,222 km (759 mi) in a straight line, east of Abidjan.
How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Owerri by air?
About 2 h 19 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 Owerri?
Owerri is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Africa/Abidjan).
Which airports are used for Abidjan to Owerri flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC); Owerri also has ABB, QOW, PHG.
What currency do I need in Owerri?
The Naira (NGN).
Where can I stay in Owerri?
Our booking partner lists 122 places to stay in Owerri, bookable on this site.
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.