Kano to Bégoua flights
Bégoua lies 1,385 km (860 mi) south-east of Kano, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 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.
| Kano | Bégoua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Central African Republic |
| Population | 4.9 million | 264,067 |
| Elevation | 484 m (1,588 ft) | 410 m (1,345 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Bangui) |
| Nearest large airport | KAN, 5 km out | BGF, 6 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bégoua
Crossing from Nigeria into Central African Republic: money changes from the Naira to the Franc (XAF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +236; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648850.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kano
Kano is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,831-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Bégoua
Bégoua is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangui M'Poko International Airport | BGF | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,530 ft | 1,208 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bégoua from Kano?
1,385 km (860 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kano.
How long does it take to get from Kano to Bégoua by air?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kano and Bégoua?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kano to Bégoua flights?
Typically Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF).
What currency do I need in Bégoua?
The Franc (XAF).
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.