Bangui to Nyala flights
Nyala lies 1,102 km (685 mi) north-east of Bangui, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 10 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.
| Bangui | Nyala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Central African Republic | Sudan |
| Population | 812,407 | 565,734 |
| Elevation | 351 m (1,152 ft) | 661 m (2,169 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Bangui) | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) |
| Nearest large airport | BGF, 6 km out | UYL, 8 km out |
Clocks in Nyala are 1 h ahead of Bangui right now, so a 2 h 10 min journey lands 3 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nyala
Crossing from Central African Republic into Sudan: money changes from the Franc to the Pound (SDG); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro; the dialling code becomes +249; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bangui
Bangui is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Nyala
Nyala is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nyala Airport (UYL), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,880 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyala Airport (regional) | UYL | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,880 ft | 2,106 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nyala from Bangui?
1,102 km (685 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bangui.
How long does it take to get from Bangui to Nyala by air?
About 2 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangui and Nyala?
Nyala is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Khartoum against Africa/Bangui).
Which airports are used for Bangui to Nyala flights?
Typically Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) to Nyala Airport (UYL).
What currency do I need in Nyala?
The Pound (SDG).
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.