Onitsha to Okrika flights
Okrika lies 160 km (99 mi) south of Onitsha, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 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 | Okrika | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.6 million | 133,271 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | ABB, 15 km out | PHC, 34 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 Okrika
Okrika is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (PHG, 13 km), Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt International Airport | PHC | 34 km (21 mi) | 9,843 ft | 87 ft |
| Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (regional) | PHG | 13 km (8 mi) | 6,923 ft | 57 ft |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (regional) | QOW | 77 km (48 mi) | 8,858 ft | 373 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Okrika from Onitsha?
160 km (99 mi) in a straight line, south of Onitsha.
How long does it take to get from Onitsha to Okrika by air?
About 57 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 Okrika?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Onitsha to Okrika flights?
Typically Asaba International Airport (ABB) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC); Okrika also has PHG, QOW.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.