Abobo to Lagos flights
Lagos lies 828 km (514 mi) east of Abobo, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 49 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.
| Abobo | Lagos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.3 million | 15.4 million |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 20 km out | LOS, 16 km out |
Clocks in Lagos are 1 h ahead of Abobo right now, so a 1 h 49 min journey lands 2 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lagos
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 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.
Arriving in Lagos
Lagos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murtala Muhammed International Airport | LOS | 16 km (10 mi) | 12,794 ft | 135 ft |
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Staying in Lagos
Our booking partner lists 1,631+ places to stay in Lagos (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 907 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (582), and 27 are five-star. Across 76 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 22,282 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lagos from Abobo?
828 km (514 mi) in a straight line, east of Abobo.
How long does it take to get from Abobo to Lagos by air?
About 1 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abobo and Lagos?
Lagos is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Africa/Abidjan).
Which airports are used for Abobo to Lagos flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
What currency do I need in Lagos?
The Naira (NGN).
Where can I stay in Lagos?
Our booking partner lists 1,631+ places to stay in Lagos, 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.