Tamale to Benin City flights
Benin City lies 789 km (490 mi) south-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 46 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.
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| Tamale | Benin City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Nigeria |
| Population | 464,316 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | TML, 17 km out | BNI, 4 km out |
Clocks in Benin City are 1 h ahead of Tamale right now, so a 1 h 46 min journey lands 2 h 46 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Benin City
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 Benin City
Benin City is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Benin Airport (BNI), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,870 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Warri Airport (QRW, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benin Airport (regional) | BNI | 4 km (2 mi) | 7,870 ft | 258 ft |
| Warri Airport (regional) | QRW | 85 km (53 mi) | 6,868 ft | 242 ft |
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Staying in Benin City
Our booking partner lists 168 places to stay in Benin City. Of the 137 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (85), and 11 are five-star. Guests have left 559 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Benin City from Tamale?
789 km (490 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Tamale.
How long does it take to get from Tamale to Benin City by air?
About 1 h 46 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 Benin City?
Benin City is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Africa/Accra).
Which airports are used for Tamale to Benin City flights?
Typically Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML) to Benin Airport (BNI); Benin City also has QRW.
What currency do I need in Benin City?
The Naira (NGN).
Where can I stay in Benin City?
Our booking partner lists 168 places to stay in Benin City, 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.