Onitsha to Bégoua flights
Bégoua lies 1,314 km (817 mi) east of Onitsha, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 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.
| Onitsha | Bégoua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Central African Republic |
| Population | 1.6 million | 264,067 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 410 m (1,345 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Bangui) |
| Nearest large airport | ABB, 15 km out | BGF, 6 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bégoua
Crossing from Nigeria into Central African Republic: money changes from the Naira to the Franc (XAF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +236; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648850.
Airports at each end
Leaving Onitsha
Onitsha is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Asaba International Airport (ABB), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU, 93 km), Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW, 93 km).
Arriving in Bégoua
Bégoua is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangui M'Poko International Airport | BGF | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,530 ft | 1,208 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bégoua from Onitsha?
1,314 km (817 mi) in a straight line, east of Onitsha.
How long does it take to get from Onitsha to Bégoua by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Onitsha and Bégoua?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Onitsha to Bégoua flights?
Typically Asaba International Airport (ABB) to Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF).
What currency do I need in Bégoua?
The Franc (XAF).
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.