Bengaluru to Iwo flights
Iwo lies 8,029 km (4,989 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 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.
| Bengaluru | Iwo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nigeria |
| Population | 8.5 million | 250,443 |
| Elevation | 914 m (2,999 ft) | 246 m (807 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | BLR, 28 km out | ILR, 96 km out |
Clocks in Iwo are 4 h 30 min behind Bengaluru right now, so a 11 h 3 min journey lands only 6 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Iwo
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 Iwo
Iwo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR), 96 km (60 mi) from the centre, whose 10,169-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ibadan Airport (IBA, 38 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport | ILR | 96 km (60 mi) | 10,169 ft | 1,126 ft |
| Ibadan Airport (regional) | IBA | 38 km (24 mi) | 7,875 ft | 725 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Iwo from Bengaluru?
8,029 km (4,989 mi) in a straight line, west of Bengaluru.
How long does it take to get from Bengaluru to Iwo by air?
About 11 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 Bengaluru and Iwo?
Iwo is 4 h 30 min behind at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Bengaluru to Iwo flights?
Typically Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR); Iwo also has IBA.
What currency do I need in Iwo?
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.