Bengaluru to Malabo flights
Malabo lies 7,619 km (4,734 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 10 h 31 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 | Malabo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Equatorial Guinea |
| Population | 8.5 million | 155,963 |
| Elevation | 914 m (2,999 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+1 (Africa/Malabo) |
| Nearest large airport | BLR, 28 km out | SSG, 8 km out |
Clocks in Malabo are 4 h 30 min behind Bengaluru right now, so a 10 h 31 min journey lands only 6 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Malabo
Crossing from India into Equatorial Guinea: money changes from the Rupee to the Franc (XAF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +240; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
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 Malabo
Malabo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Malabo International Airport (SSG), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,647 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malabo International Airport | SSG | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,647 ft | 76 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,619 km (4,734 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Malabo from Bengaluru?
7,619 km (4,734 mi) in a straight line, west of Bengaluru.
How long does it take to get from Bengaluru to Malabo by air?
About 10 h 31 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 Malabo?
Malabo is 4 h 30 min behind at the moment (Africa/Malabo against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Bengaluru to Malabo flights?
Typically Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Malabo International Airport (SSG).
What currency do I need in Malabo?
The Franc (XAF).
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.