Accra to Lafia flights
Lafia lies 1,015 km (631 mi) east of Accra, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 3 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.
| Accra | Lafia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Nigeria |
| Population | 2 million | 127,236 |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 179 m (587 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | ACC, 6 km out | MDI, 89 km out |
Clocks in Lafia are 1 h ahead of Accra right now, so a 2 h 3 min journey lands 3 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lafia
Crossing from Ghana into Nigeria: money changes from the Cedi 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 Accra
Accra is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kotoka International Airport (ACC), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,165-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Accra?
1,015 km (631 mi) in a straight line, east of Accra.
How long does it take to get from Accra to Lafia by air?
About 2 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Accra and Lafia?
Lafia is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Africa/Accra).
Which airports are used for Accra to Lafia flights?
Typically Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Makurdi Airport (MDI).
What currency do I need in Lafia?
The Naira (NGN).
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.