Ilorin to Enugu flights
Enugu lies 398 km (247 mi) south-east 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 16 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.
| Ilorin | Enugu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.1 million | 950,000 |
| Elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) | 192 m (630 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | ILR, 8 km out | ENU, 8 km out |
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 Enugu
Enugu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,879 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Asaba International Airport (ABB, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akanu Ibiam International Airport | ENU | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,879 ft | 466 ft |
| Asaba International Airport | ABB | 96 km (60 mi) | 11,155 ft | 305 ft |
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Staying in Enugu
Our booking partner lists 149 places to stay in Enugu. Of the 139 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (96), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 331 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Enugu from Ilorin?
398 km (247 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ilorin.
How long does it take to get from Ilorin to Enugu by air?
About 1 h 16 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 Enugu?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ilorin to Enugu flights?
Typically General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR) to Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU); Enugu also has ABB.
Where can I stay in Enugu?
Our booking partner lists 149 places to stay in Enugu, 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.