Ebute Ikorodu to Benin City flights
Benin City lies 238 km (148 mi) east of Ebute Ikorodu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 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.
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| Ebute Ikorodu | Benin City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 535,619 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 19 km out | BNI, 4 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Ebute Ikorodu
Ebute Ikorodu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Benin City
Benin City is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Benin Airport (BNI), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,870 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Warri Airport (QRW, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benin Airport (regional) | BNI | 4 km (2 mi) | 7,870 ft | 258 ft |
| Warri Airport (regional) | QRW | 85 km (53 mi) | 6,868 ft | 242 ft |
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Staying in Benin City
Our booking partner lists 168 places to stay in Benin City. Of the 137 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (85), and 11 are five-star. Guests have left 559 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Benin City from Ebute Ikorodu?
238 km (148 mi) in a straight line, east of Ebute Ikorodu.
How long does it take to get from Ebute Ikorodu to Benin City by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ebute Ikorodu and Benin City?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ebute Ikorodu to Benin City flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Benin Airport (BNI); Benin City also has QRW.
Where can I stay in Benin City?
Our booking partner lists 168 places to stay in Benin City, 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.