Ilorin to Kaduna flights
Kaduna lies 390 km (242 mi) north-east of Ilorin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 15 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.
| Ilorin | Kaduna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.1 million | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) | 626 m (2,054 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | ILR, 8 km out | KAD, 23 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Ilorin
Ilorin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,169-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kaduna
Kaduna is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kaduna International Airport (KAD), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaduna International Airport | KAD | 23 km (14 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,073 ft |
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Staying in Kaduna
Our booking partner lists 43 places to stay in Kaduna. Of the 27 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (22). Guests have left 29 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kaduna from Ilorin?
390 km (242 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ilorin.
How long does it take to get from Ilorin to Kaduna by air?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ilorin and Kaduna?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ilorin to Kaduna flights?
Typically General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR) to Kaduna International Airport (KAD).
Where can I stay in Kaduna?
Our booking partner lists 43 places to stay in Kaduna, 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.