Benin City to Edéa flights
Edéa lies 573 km (356 mi) south-east of Benin City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 29 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.
| Benin City | Edéa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Cameroon |
| Population | 1.8 million | 103,861 |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
| Nearest large airport | BNI, 4 km out | DLA, 51 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Edéa
Crossing from Nigeria into Cameroon: money changes from the Naira to the Franc (XAF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +237; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Benin City
Benin City is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Benin Airport (BNI), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,870 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Warri Airport (QRW, 85 km).
Arriving in Edéa
Edéa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Douala International Airport (DLA), 51 km (32 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,350 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douala International Airport | DLA | 51 km (32 mi) | 9,350 ft | 33 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Edéa from Benin City?
573 km (356 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Benin City.
How long does it take to get from Benin City to Edéa by air?
About 1 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Benin City and Edéa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Benin City to Edéa flights?
Typically Benin Airport (BNI) to Douala International Airport (DLA).
What currency do I need in Edéa?
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.