Ilorin to Abomey-Calavi flights
Abomey-Calavi lies 332 km (206 mi) south-west of Ilorin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 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.
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| Ilorin | Abomey-Calavi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Benin |
| Population | 1.1 million | 385,755 |
| Elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Porto-Novo) |
| Nearest large airport | ILR, 8 km out | COO, 11 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Abomey-Calavi
Crossing from Nigeria into Benin: money changes from the Naira to the Franc (XOF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +229; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ilorin
Ilorin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,169-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Abomey-Calavi
Abomey-Calavi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,906 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport | COO | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,906 ft | 19 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Abomey-Calavi from Ilorin?
332 km (206 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ilorin.
How long does it take to get from Ilorin to Abomey-Calavi by air?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ilorin and Abomey-Calavi?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ilorin to Abomey-Calavi flights?
Typically General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR) to Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO).
What currency do I need in Abomey-Calavi?
The Franc (XOF).
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.