Irewe to Abuja flights
Abuja lies 562 km (350 mi) north-east of Irewe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 28 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.
| Irewe | Abuja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 139,494 | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 476 m (1,562 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 27 km out | ABV, 26 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Irewe
Irewe is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO, 84 km).
Arriving in Abuja
Abuja is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 11,842-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | ABV | 26 km (16 mi) | 11,842 ft | 1,123 ft |
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Staying in Abuja
Our booking partner lists 1,377+ places to stay in Abuja (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 848 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (506), and 25 are five-star. Across 47 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 11,357 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Abuja from Irewe?
562 km (350 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Irewe.
How long does it take to get from Irewe to Abuja by air?
About 1 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Irewe and Abuja?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Irewe to Abuja flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).
Where can I stay in Abuja?
Our booking partner lists 1,377+ places to stay in Abuja, 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.