Douala to Katsina flights
Katsina lies 1,021 km (634 mi) north of Douala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 4 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 | Katsina | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.3 million | 670,000 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 519 m (1,703 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | DLA, 5 km out | DKA, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Katsina
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 Katsina
Katsina is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,352-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (regional) | DKA | 7 km (4 mi) | 11,352 ft | 1,660 ft |
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Staying in Katsina
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Katsina. Of the 3 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3).
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Common questions
How far is Katsina from Douala?
1,021 km (634 mi) in a straight line, north of Douala.
How long does it take to get from Douala to Katsina by air?
About 2 h 4 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 Katsina?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Douala to Katsina flights?
Typically Douala International Airport (DLA) to Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA).
What currency do I need in Katsina?
The Naira (NGN).
Where can I stay in Katsina?
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Katsina, 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 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.