Zaria to Tema flights
Tema lies 1,044 km (649 mi) south-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 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.
| Zaria | Tema | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Ghana |
| Population | 980,000 | 155,782 |
| Elevation | 644 m (2,113 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
| Nearest large airport | KAD, 64 km out | ACC, 18 km out |
Clocks in Tema are 1 h behind Zaria right now, so a 2 h 5 min journey lands only 1 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tema
Crossing from Nigeria into Ghana: money changes from the Naira to the Cedi (GHS); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +233; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
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 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotoka International Airport | ACC | 18 km (11 mi) | 11,165 ft | 205 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tema from Zaria?
1,044 km (649 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Zaria.
How long does it take to get from Zaria to Tema 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 Zaria and Tema?
Tema is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Accra against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Zaria to Tema flights?
Typically Kaduna International Airport (KAD) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
What currency do I need in Tema?
The Cedi (GHS).
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.