Tamale to Abuja flights
Abuja lies 916 km (569 mi) east of Tamale, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 55 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 | Abuja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Nigeria |
| Population | 464,316 | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) | 476 m (1,562 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | TML, 17 km out | ABV, 26 km out |
Clocks in Abuja are 1 h ahead of Tamale right now, so a 1 h 55 min journey lands 2 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Abuja
Crossing from Ghana into Nigeria: money changes from the Cedi to the Naira (NGN); sockets are BS 1363, BS 546; the dialling code becomes +234; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
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 Abuja
Abuja is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 11,842-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | ABV | 26 km (16 mi) | 11,842 ft | 1,123 ft |
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Staying in Abuja
Our booking partner lists 1,377+ places to stay in Abuja (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 848 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (506), and 25 are five-star. Across 47 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 11,357 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Abuja from Tamale?
916 km (569 mi) in a straight line, east of Tamale.
How long does it take to get from Tamale to Abuja by air?
About 1 h 55 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 Abuja?
Abuja is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Africa/Accra).
Which airports are used for Tamale to Abuja flights?
Typically Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).
What currency do I need in Abuja?
The Naira (NGN).
Where can I stay in Abuja?
Our booking partner lists 1,377+ places to stay in Abuja, 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 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.