Lomé to Uyo flights
Uyo lies 752 km (468 mi) 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 1 h 43 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 | Uyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Togo | Nigeria |
| Population | 2.2 million | 436,606 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Lome) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | LFW, 5 km out | QUO, 27 km out |
Clocks in Uyo are 1 h ahead of Lomé right now, so a 1 h 43 min journey lands 2 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Uyo
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 Uyo
Uyo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ, 47 km), Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akwa Ibom International Airport (regional) | QUO | 27 km (17 mi) | 11,811 ft | 170 ft |
| Margaret Ekpo International Airport (regional) | CBQ | 47 km (29 mi) | 8,040 ft | 210 ft |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (regional) | QOW | 91 km (57 mi) | 8,858 ft | 373 ft |
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Staying in Uyo
Our booking partner lists 111 places to stay in Uyo. Of the 104 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (68), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 173 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Uyo from Lomé?
752 km (468 mi) in a straight line, east of Lomé.
How long does it take to get from Lomé to Uyo by air?
About 1 h 43 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 Uyo?
Uyo is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Africa/Lome).
Which airports are used for Lomé to Uyo flights?
Typically Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) to Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO); Uyo also has CBQ, QOW.
What currency do I need in Uyo?
The Naira (NGN).
Where can I stay in Uyo?
Our booking partner lists 111 places to stay in Uyo, 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.