Benin City to Tamale flights
Tamale lies 789 km (490 mi) north-west of Benin City, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 46 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 | Tamale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Ghana |
| Population | 1.8 million | 464,316 |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) | 196 m (643 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
| Nearest large airport | BNI, 4 km out | TML, 17 km out |
Clocks in Tamale are 1 h behind Benin City right now, so a 1 h 46 min journey lands only 46 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tamale
Crossing from Nigeria into Ghana: money changes from the Naira to the Cedi (GHS); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +233; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
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 Tamale
Tamale is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,999 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakubu Tali International Airport | TML | 17 km (11 mi) | 7,999 ft | 553 ft |
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Staying in Tamale
Our booking partner lists 24 places to stay in Tamale. Of the 15 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (7). Guests have left 199 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tamale from Benin City?
789 km (490 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Benin City.
How long does it take to get from Benin City to Tamale by air?
About 1 h 46 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 Tamale?
Tamale is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Accra against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Benin City to Tamale flights?
Typically Benin Airport (BNI) to Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML).
What currency do I need in Tamale?
The Cedi (GHS).
Where can I stay in Tamale?
Our booking partner lists 24 places to stay in Tamale, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.