Douala to Calabar flights
Calabar lies 183 km (114 mi) north-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 59 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 | Calabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.3 million | 540,000 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | DLA, 5 km out | CBQ, 3 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Calabar
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 Calabar
Calabar is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,040 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO, 28 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ekpo International Airport (regional) | CBQ | 3 km (2 mi) | 8,040 ft | 210 ft |
| Akwa Ibom International Airport (regional) | QUO | 28 km (17 mi) | 11,811 ft | 170 ft |
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Staying in Calabar
Our booking partner lists 61 places to stay in Calabar. Of the 59 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (48). Guests have left 82 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Calabar from Douala?
183 km (114 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Douala.
How long does it take to get from Douala to Calabar by air?
About 59 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 Calabar?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Douala to Calabar flights?
Typically Douala International Airport (DLA) to Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ); Calabar also has QUO.
What currency do I need in Calabar?
The Naira (NGN).
Where can I stay in Calabar?
Our booking partner lists 61 places to stay in Calabar, 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.