Mbanza Kongo to Aba flights
Aba lies 1,477 km (918 mi) north-west of Mbanza Kongo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 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.
| Mbanza Kongo | Aba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Angola | Nigeria |
| Population | 148,000 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 531 m (1,742 ft) | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | SSY, 1 km out | PHC, 47 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Aba
Crossing from Angola into Nigeria: money changes from the Kwanza 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 Mbanza Kongo
Mbanza Kongo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY), 1 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Aba
Aba is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), 47 km (29 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW, 40 km), Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (PHG, 48 km), Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt International Airport | PHC | 47 km (29 mi) | 9,843 ft | 87 ft |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (regional) | QOW | 40 km (25 mi) | 8,858 ft | 373 ft |
| Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (regional) | PHG | 48 km (30 mi) | 6,923 ft | 57 ft |
| Akwa Ibom International Airport (regional) | QUO | 85 km (53 mi) | 11,811 ft | 170 ft |
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Staying in Aba
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Common questions
How far is Aba from Mbanza Kongo?
1,477 km (918 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mbanza Kongo.
How long does it take to get from Mbanza Kongo to Aba by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mbanza Kongo and Aba?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mbanza Kongo to Aba flights?
Typically Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC); Aba also has QOW, PHG, QUO.
What currency do I need in Aba?
The Naira (NGN).
Where can I stay in Aba?
Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Aba, 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.