Zaria to Bouaké flights
Bouaké lies 1,449 km (901 mi) west of Zaria, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 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.
| Zaria | Bouaké | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Ivory Coast |
| Population | 980,000 | 832,371 |
| Elevation | 644 m (2,113 ft) | 339 m (1,112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) |
| Nearest large airport | KAD, 64 km out | BYK, 7 km out |
Clocks in Bouaké are 1 h behind Zaria right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands only 1 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bouaké
Crossing from Nigeria into Ivory Coast: money changes from the Naira to the Franc (XOF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +225; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648853.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Bouaké
Bouaké is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bouaké Airport (BYK), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bouaké Airport (regional) | BYK | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,827 ft | 1,230 ft |
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Staying in Bouaké
Our booking partner lists 10 places to stay in Bouake. Of the 10 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (5). Guests have left 2 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bouaké from Zaria?
1,449 km (901 mi) in a straight line, west of Zaria.
How long does it take to get from Zaria to Bouaké by air?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zaria and Bouaké?
Bouaké is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Abidjan against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Zaria to Bouaké flights?
Typically Kaduna International Airport (KAD) to Bouaké Airport (BYK).
What currency do I need in Bouaké?
The Franc (XOF).
Where can I stay in Bouaké?
Our booking partner lists 10 places to stay in Bouake, 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.