Bengaluru to Ikeja flights
Ikeja lies 8,143 km (5,060 mi) west of Bengaluru, -4.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 11 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.
| Bengaluru | Ikeja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nigeria |
| Population | 8.5 million | 313,196 |
| Elevation | 914 m (2,999 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | BLR, 28 km out | LOS, 3 km out |
Clocks in Ikeja are 4 h 30 min behind Bengaluru right now, so a 11 h 11 min journey lands only 6 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ikeja
Crossing from India into Nigeria: money changes from the Rupee to the Naira (NGN); traffic switches to the right; 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 Bengaluru
Bengaluru is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ikeja
Ikeja is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 3 km (2 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 | 3 km (2 mi) | 12,794 ft | 135 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ikeja from Bengaluru?
8,143 km (5,060 mi) in a straight line, west of Bengaluru.
How long does it take to get from Bengaluru to Ikeja by air?
About 11 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bengaluru and Ikeja?
Ikeja is 4 h 30 min behind at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Bengaluru to Ikeja flights?
Typically Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
What currency do I need in Ikeja?
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.