Flights to Gao
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Gao is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Gao International Airport (GAQ), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gao International Airport (regional) | GAQ | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,202 ft | 870 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,202 ft, GAQ handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 870 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Gao
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gao to Lagos | Nigeria | 1,154 km (717 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Gao to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 1,288 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Gao to Kano | Nigeria | 1,038 km (645 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Gao to Bamako | Mali | 946 km (588 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Gao to Ibadan | Nigeria | 1,078 km (670 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Gao to Abuja | Nigeria | 1,145 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Gao to Kumasi | Ghana | 1,079 km (671 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Gao to Ouagadougou | Burkina Faso | 463 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Gao to Lomé | Togo | 1,136 km (706 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Gao to Port Harcourt | Nigeria | 1,492 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Gao to Accra | Ghana | 1,192 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Gao to Kaduna | Nigeria | 1,031 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Gao to Benin City | Nigeria | 1,265 km (786 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Gao to Onitsha | Nigeria | 1,349 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Gao to Abobo | Ivory Coast | 1,282 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Gao to Niamey | Niger | 384 km (239 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Gao to Aba | Nigeria | 1,481 km (921 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Gao to Ilorin | Nigeria | 998 km (620 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Gao to Jos | Nigeria | 1,197 km (744 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Gao to Sokoto | Nigeria | 671 km (417 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Gao to Zaria | Nigeria | 1,016 km (631 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Gao to Enugu | Nigeria | 1,367 km (850 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Gao to Chongqing | China | 10,648 km (6,616 mi) | about 14 h 24 min |
| Gao to Guangzhou | China | 11,546 km (7,174 mi) | about 15 h 33 min |
| Gao to Shenzhen | China | 11,649 km (7,238 mi) | about 15 h 41 min |
| Gao to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 11,407 km (7,088 mi) | about 15 h 22 min |
| Gao to Mumbai | India | 7,676 km (4,769 mi) | about 10 h 35 min |
| Gao to Mexico City | Mexico | 10,324 km (6,415 mi) | about 13 h 59 min |
| Gao to Karachi | Pakistan | 6,981 km (4,338 mi) | about 9 h 42 min |
| Gao to Delhi | India | 7,933 km (4,929 mi) | about 10 h 55 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Gao?
Gao International Airport (GAQ) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is GAQ from Gao city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Gao on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.