Maiduguri to Buguma flights
Buguma lies 1,051 km (653 mi) south-west of Maiduguri, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 6 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.
| Maiduguri | Buguma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.1 million | 135,404 |
| Elevation | 325 m (1,066 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | MIU, 8 km out | PHC, 33 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Maiduguri
Maiduguri is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Maiduguri International Airport (MIU), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,846 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Buguma
Buguma is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (PHG, 21 km), Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt International Airport | PHC | 33 km (21 mi) | 9,843 ft | 87 ft |
| Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (regional) | PHG | 21 km (13 mi) | 6,923 ft | 57 ft |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (regional) | QOW | 86 km (53 mi) | 8,858 ft | 373 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Buguma from Maiduguri?
1,051 km (653 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maiduguri.
How long does it take to get from Maiduguri to Buguma by air?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maiduguri and Buguma?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Maiduguri to Buguma flights?
Typically Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC); Buguma also has PHG, QOW.
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.