Lagos to Warri flights
Warri lies 281 km (174 mi) east of Lagos, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 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.
| Lagos | Warri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 15.4 million | 910,000 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | QRW, 12 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Lagos
Lagos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Warri
Warri is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Warri Airport (QRW), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,868 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Benin Airport (BNI, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warri Airport (regional) | QRW | 12 km (7 mi) | 6,868 ft | 242 ft |
| Benin Airport (regional) | BNI | 90 km (56 mi) | 7,870 ft | 258 ft |
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Staying in Warri
Our booking partner lists 20 places to stay in Warri. Of the 15 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (12). Guests have left 121 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Warri from Lagos?
281 km (174 mi) in a straight line, east of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Warri by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lagos and Warri?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lagos to Warri flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Warri Airport (QRW); Warri also has BNI.
Where can I stay in Warri?
Our booking partner lists 20 places to stay in Warri, 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.