Libreville to Soyo flights
Soyo lies 795 km (494 mi) south-east of Libreville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 46 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.
| Libreville | Soyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Gabon | Angola |
| Population | 846,090 | 221,555 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Libreville) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Nearest large airport | LBV, 9 km out | SZA, 1 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Soyo
Crossing from Gabon into Angola: money changes from the Franc to the Kwanza (AOA); the dialling code becomes +244; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving Libreville
Libreville is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (LBV), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,844 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Corisco International Airport (OCS, 59 km).
Arriving in Soyo
Soyo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Soyo Airport (SZA), 1 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cabinda Airport (CAB, 63 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soyo Airport (regional) | SZA | 1 km (1 mi) | 5,905 ft | 15 ft |
| Cabinda Airport (regional) | CAB | 63 km (39 mi) | 8,202 ft | 66 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Soyo from Libreville?
795 km (494 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Libreville.
How long does it take to get from Libreville to Soyo by air?
About 1 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Libreville and Soyo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Libreville to Soyo flights?
Typically Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (LBV) to Soyo Airport (SZA); Soyo also has CAB.
What currency do I need in Soyo?
The Kwanza (AOA).
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.