Lomé to Bama flights
Bama lies 1,495 km (929 mi) north-east of Lomé, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 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.
| Lomé | Bama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Togo | Nigeria |
| Population | 2.2 million | 118,121 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 330 m (1,083 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Lome) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | LFW, 5 km out | MIU, 76 km out |
Clocks in Bama are 1 h ahead of Lomé right now, so a 2 h 40 min journey lands 3 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bama
Crossing from Togo into Nigeria: money changes from the Franc to the Naira (NGN); sockets are BS 1363, BS 546; the dialling code becomes +234; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lomé
Lomé is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,847 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Bama
Bama is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Maiduguri International Airport (MIU), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,846 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiduguri International Airport | MIU | 76 km (47 mi) | 9,846 ft | 1,099 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bama from Lomé?
1,495 km (929 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Lomé.
How long does it take to get from Lomé to Bama by air?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lomé and Bama?
Bama is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Africa/Lome).
Which airports are used for Lomé to Bama flights?
Typically Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) to Maiduguri International Airport (MIU).
What currency do I need in Bama?
The Naira (NGN).
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.