Shomolu to Lomé flights
Lomé lies 242 km (151 mi) west of Shomolu, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 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.
| Shomolu | Lomé | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Togo |
| Population | 154,390 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+0 (Africa/Lome) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 7 km out | LFW, 5 km out |
Clocks in Lomé are 1 h behind Shomolu right now, so a 1 h 4 min journey lands only 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lomé
Crossing from Nigeria into Togo: money changes from the Naira to the Franc (XOF); sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +228; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920.
Airports at each end
Leaving Shomolu
Shomolu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Lomé
Lomé is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,847 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lomé–Tokoin International Airport | LFW | 5 km (3 mi) | 9,847 ft | 72 ft |
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Staying in Lomé
Our booking partner lists 271 places to stay in Lomé. Of the 107 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (58), and 1 are five-star. Across 21 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 3,961 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lomé from Shomolu?
242 km (151 mi) in a straight line, west of Shomolu.
How long does it take to get from Shomolu to Lomé by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shomolu and Lomé?
Lomé is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Lome against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Shomolu to Lomé flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW).
What currency do I need in Lomé?
The Franc (XOF).
Where can I stay in Lomé?
Our booking partner lists 271 places to stay in Lomé, bookable on this site.
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.