Douala to Buguma flights
Buguma lies 324 km (201 mi) west of Douala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 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.
| Douala | Buguma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.3 million | 135,404 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | DLA, 5 km out | PHC, 33 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Buguma
Crossing from Cameroon into Nigeria: money changes from the Franc to the Naira (NGN); 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 Douala
Douala is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Douala International Airport (DLA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,350 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Buguma
Buguma is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (PHG, 21 km), Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt International Airport | PHC | 33 km (21 mi) | 9,843 ft | 87 ft |
| Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (regional) | PHG | 21 km (13 mi) | 6,923 ft | 57 ft |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (regional) | QOW | 86 km (53 mi) | 8,858 ft | 373 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Buguma from Douala?
324 km (201 mi) in a straight line, west of Douala.
How long does it take to get from Douala to Buguma by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Douala and Buguma?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Douala to Buguma flights?
Typically Douala International Airport (DLA) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC); Buguma also has PHG, QOW.
What currency do I need in Buguma?
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.