Onitsha to Saaba flights
Saaba lies 1,135 km (705 mi) north-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 2 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 | Saaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Burkina Faso |
| Population | 1.6 million | 136,011 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+0 (Africa/Ouagadougou) |
| Nearest large airport | ABB, 15 km out | OUA, 11 km out |
Clocks in Saaba are 1 h behind Onitsha right now, so a 2 h 12 min journey lands only 1 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Saaba
Crossing from Nigeria into Burkina Faso: money changes from the Naira to the Franc (XOF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +226; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
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 Saaba
Saaba is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport | OUA | 11 km (7 mi) | 9,843 ft | 1,037 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Saaba from Onitsha?
1,135 km (705 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Onitsha.
How long does it take to get from Onitsha to Saaba by air?
About 2 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 Saaba?
Saaba is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Ouagadougou against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Onitsha to Saaba flights?
Typically Asaba International Airport (ABB) to Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA).
What currency do I need in Saaba?
The Franc (XOF).
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.