Tema to Zaria flights
Zaria lies 1,044 km (649 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 2 h 5 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 | Zaria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Nigeria |
| Population | 155,782 | 980,000 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 644 m (2,113 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | ACC, 18 km out | KAD, 64 km out |
Clocks in Zaria are 1 h ahead of Tema right now, so a 2 h 5 min journey lands 3 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Zaria
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 Zaria
Zaria is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kaduna International Airport (KAD), 64 km (40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaduna International Airport | KAD | 64 km (40 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,073 ft |
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Staying in Zaria
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Zaria. Of the 5 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 1 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zaria from Tema?
1,044 km (649 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Tema.
How long does it take to get from Tema to Zaria by air?
About 2 h 5 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 Zaria?
Zaria is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Africa/Accra).
Which airports are used for Tema to Zaria flights?
Typically Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Kaduna International Airport (KAD).
What currency do I need in Zaria?
The Naira (NGN).
Where can I stay in Zaria?
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Zaria, 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.