Tema to Ibadan flights
Ibadan lies 473 km (294 mi) north-east of Tema, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 21 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.
| Tema | Ibadan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Nigeria |
| Population | 155,782 | 3.6 million |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 181 m (594 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | ACC, 18 km out | IBA, 8 km out |
Clocks in Ibadan are 1 h ahead of Tema right now, so a 1 h 21 min journey lands 2 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ibadan
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 Tema
Tema is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kotoka International Airport (ACC), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,165-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ibadan
Ibadan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ibadan Airport (IBA), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,875 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibadan Airport (regional) | IBA | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,875 ft | 725 ft |
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Staying in Ibadan
Our booking partner lists 297 places to stay in Ibadan. Of the 225 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (146), and 5 are five-star. Guests have left 919 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ibadan from Tema?
473 km (294 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Tema.
How long does it take to get from Tema to Ibadan by air?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tema and Ibadan?
Ibadan is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Africa/Accra).
Which airports are used for Tema to Ibadan flights?
Typically Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Ibadan Airport (IBA).
What currency do I need in Ibadan?
The Naira (NGN).
Where can I stay in Ibadan?
Our booking partner lists 297 places to stay in Ibadan, 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.