Tamale to Abobo flights
Abobo lies 565 km (351 mi) south-west of Tamale, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 28 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.
| Tamale | Abobo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Ivory Coast |
| Population | 464,316 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) |
| Nearest large airport | TML, 17 km out | ABJ, 20 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Abobo
Crossing from Ghana into Ivory Coast: money changes from the Cedi to the Franc (XOF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +225; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648853.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tamale
Tamale is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,999 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Abobo
Abobo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), 20 km (12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport | ABJ | 20 km (12 mi) | 9,843 ft | 21 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Abobo from Tamale?
565 km (351 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Tamale.
How long does it take to get from Tamale to Abobo by air?
About 1 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tamale and Abobo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tamale to Abobo flights?
Typically Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML) to Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ).
What currency do I need in Abobo?
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 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.