Onitsha to Buea flights
Buea lies 351 km (218 mi) south-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 1 h 12 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 | Buea | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Cameroon |
| Population | 1.6 million | 140,533 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 859 m (2,818 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
| Nearest large airport | ABB, 15 km out | DLA, 55 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Buea
Crossing from Nigeria into Cameroon: money changes from the Naira to the Franc (XAF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +237; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Buea
Buea is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Douala International Airport (DLA), 55 km (34 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,350 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Malabo International Airport (SSG, 74 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douala International Airport | DLA | 55 km (34 mi) | 9,350 ft | 33 ft |
| Malabo International Airport | SSG | 74 km (46 mi) | 9,647 ft | 76 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Buea from Onitsha?
351 km (218 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Onitsha.
How long does it take to get from Onitsha to Buea by air?
About 1 h 12 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 Buea?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Onitsha to Buea flights?
Typically Asaba International Airport (ABB) to Douala International Airport (DLA); Buea also has SSG.
What currency do I need in Buea?
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.