Hyderabad to Buguma flights
Buguma lies 7,899 km (4,908 mi) west of Hyderabad, -4.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 53 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.
| Hyderabad | Buguma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nigeria |
| Population | 7 million | 135,404 |
| Elevation | 515 m (1,690 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | HYD, 17 km out | PHC, 33 km out |
Clocks in Buguma are 4 h 30 min behind Hyderabad right now, so a 10 h 53 min journey lands only 6 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Buguma
Crossing from India into Nigeria: money changes from the Rupee to the Naira (NGN); traffic switches to the right; 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 Hyderabad
Hyderabad is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,976-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Buguma
Buguma is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (PHG, 21 km), Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt International Airport | PHC | 33 km (21 mi) | 9,843 ft | 87 ft |
| Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (regional) | PHG | 21 km (13 mi) | 6,923 ft | 57 ft |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (regional) | QOW | 86 km (53 mi) | 8,858 ft | 373 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,899 km (4,908 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Buguma from Hyderabad?
7,899 km (4,908 mi) in a straight line, west of Hyderabad.
How long does it take to get from Hyderabad to Buguma by air?
About 10 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hyderabad and Buguma?
Buguma is 4 h 30 min behind at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Hyderabad to Buguma flights?
Typically Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC); Buguma also has PHG, QOW.
What currency do I need in Buguma?
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.