Maroua to Gereida flights
Gereida lies 1,184 km (736 mi) east of Maroua, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 16 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.
| Maroua | Gereida | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Sudan |
| Population | 314,122 | 120,000 |
| Elevation | 406 m (1,332 ft) | 483 m (1,585 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) |
| Nearest large airport | MVR, 17 km out | UYL, 89 km out |
Clocks in Gereida are 1 h ahead of Maroua right now, so a 2 h 16 min journey lands 3 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gereida
Crossing from Cameroon into Sudan: money changes from the Franc to the Pound (SDG); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro; the dialling code becomes +249; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Maroua
Maroua is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Salak Airport (MVR), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,890 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Gereida
Gereida is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nyala Airport (UYL), 89 km (55 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,880 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyala Airport (regional) | UYL | 89 km (55 mi) | 9,880 ft | 2,106 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gereida from Maroua?
1,184 km (736 mi) in a straight line, east of Maroua.
How long does it take to get from Maroua to Gereida by air?
About 2 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maroua and Gereida?
Gereida is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Khartoum against Africa/Douala).
Which airports are used for Maroua to Gereida flights?
Typically Salak Airport (MVR) to Nyala Airport (UYL).
What currency do I need in Gereida?
The Pound (SDG).
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.