Douala to Enugu flights
Enugu lies 361 km (224 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 1 h 13 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 | Enugu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.3 million | 950,000 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 192 m (630 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | DLA, 5 km out | ENU, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Enugu
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 Enugu
Enugu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,879 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Asaba International Airport (ABB, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akanu Ibiam International Airport | ENU | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,879 ft | 466 ft |
| Asaba International Airport | ABB | 96 km (60 mi) | 11,155 ft | 305 ft |
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Staying in Enugu
Our booking partner lists 149 places to stay in Enugu. Of the 139 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (96), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 331 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Enugu from Douala?
361 km (224 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Douala.
How long does it take to get from Douala to Enugu by air?
About 1 h 13 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 Enugu?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Douala to Enugu flights?
Typically Douala International Airport (DLA) to Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU); Enugu also has ABB.
What currency do I need in Enugu?
The Naira (NGN).
Where can I stay in Enugu?
Our booking partner lists 149 places to stay in Enugu, 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.