Douala to Surulere flights
Surulere lies 754 km (468 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 43 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 | Surulere | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.3 million | 191,920 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | DLA, 5 km out | LOS, 9 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Surulere
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 Surulere
Surulere is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murtala Muhammed International Airport | LOS | 9 km (6 mi) | 12,794 ft | 135 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Surulere from Douala?
754 km (468 mi) in a straight line, west of Douala.
How long does it take to get from Douala to Surulere by air?
About 1 h 43 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 Surulere?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Douala to Surulere flights?
Typically Douala International Airport (DLA) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
What currency do I need in Surulere?
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.