Onitsha to Cape Coast flights
Cape Coast lies 896 km (557 mi) west of Onitsha, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 54 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.
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| Onitsha | Cape Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Ghana |
| Population | 1.6 million | 212,426 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
| Nearest large airport | ABB, 15 km out | TKD, 63 km out |
Clocks in Cape Coast are 1 h behind Onitsha right now, so a 1 h 54 min journey lands only 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cape Coast
Crossing from Nigeria into Ghana: money changes from the Naira to the Cedi (GHS); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +233; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
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 Cape Coast
Cape Coast is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Takoradi Airport (TKD), 63 km (39 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,745 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takoradi Airport (regional) | TKD | 63 km (39 mi) | 5,745 ft | 21 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cape Coast from Onitsha?
896 km (557 mi) in a straight line, west of Onitsha.
How long does it take to get from Onitsha to Cape Coast by air?
About 1 h 54 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 Cape Coast?
Cape Coast is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Accra against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Onitsha to Cape Coast flights?
Typically Asaba International Airport (ABB) to Takoradi Airport (TKD).
What currency do I need in Cape Coast?
The Cedi (GHS).
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.