Onitsha to Ilesa flights
Ilesa lies 279 km (173 mi) north-west 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 6 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 | Ilesa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.6 million | 325,000 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 377 m (1,237 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | ABB, 15 km out | ILR, 94 km out |
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 Ilesa
Ilesa is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR), 94 km (58 mi) from the centre, whose 10,169-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Akure Airport (AKR, 75 km), Ibadan Airport (IBA, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport | ILR | 94 km (58 mi) | 10,169 ft | 1,126 ft |
| Akure Airport (regional) | AKR | 75 km (47 mi) | 9,195 ft | 1,100 ft |
| Ibadan Airport (regional) | IBA | 89 km (55 mi) | 7,875 ft | 725 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ilesa from Onitsha?
279 km (173 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Onitsha.
How long does it take to get from Onitsha to Ilesa by air?
About 1 h 6 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 Ilesa?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Onitsha to Ilesa flights?
Typically Asaba International Airport (ABB) to General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR); Ilesa also has AKR, IBA.
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.