Bamako to Ejigbo flights
Ejigbo lies 1,442 km (896 mi) east of Bamako, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 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.
| Bamako | Ejigbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mali | Nigeria |
| Population | 4.2 million | 138,357 |
| Elevation | 374 m (1,227 ft) | 353 m (1,158 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Bamako) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | BKO, 9 km out | ILR, 63 km out |
Clocks in Ejigbo are 1 h ahead of Bamako right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands 3 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ejigbo
Crossing from Mali 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 Bamako
Bamako is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,498-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ejigbo
Ejigbo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR), 63 km (39 mi) from the centre, whose 10,169-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ibadan Airport (IBA, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport | ILR | 63 km (39 mi) | 10,169 ft | 1,126 ft |
| Ibadan Airport (regional) | IBA | 71 km (44 mi) | 7,875 ft | 725 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ejigbo from Bamako?
1,442 km (896 mi) in a straight line, east of Bamako.
How long does it take to get from Bamako to Ejigbo by air?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bamako and Ejigbo?
Ejigbo is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Africa/Bamako).
Which airports are used for Bamako to Ejigbo flights?
Typically Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) to General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR); Ejigbo also has IBA.
What currency do I need in Ejigbo?
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.