Yaoundé to Owo flights
Owo lies 753 km (468 mi) north-west of Yaoundé, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 43 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.
| Yaoundé | Owo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.3 million | 276,574 |
| Elevation | 726 m (2,382 ft) | 348 m (1,142 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | NSI, 17 km out | AKR, 32 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Owo
Crossing from Cameroon into Nigeria: money changes from the Franc 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 Yaoundé
Yaoundé is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Owo
Owo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Akure Airport (AKR), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,195 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Benin Airport (BNI, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akure Airport (regional) | AKR | 32 km (20 mi) | 9,195 ft | 1,100 ft |
| Benin Airport (regional) | BNI | 98 km (61 mi) | 7,870 ft | 258 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Owo from Yaoundé?
753 km (468 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Yaoundé.
How long does it take to get from Yaoundé to Owo by air?
About 1 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yaoundé and Owo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Yaoundé to Owo flights?
Typically Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) to Akure Airport (AKR); Owo also has BNI.
What currency do I need in Owo?
The Naira (NGN).
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.