Lagos to Yola flights
Yola lies 1,047 km (650 mi) east of Lagos, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 6 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.
| Lagos | Yola | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 15.4 million | 460,000 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 180 m (591 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | GOU, 99 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Lagos
Lagos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Yola
Yola is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Garoua International Airport (GOU), 99 km (62 mi) from the centre, whose 11,032-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Yola Airport (YOL, 8 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garoua International Airport | GOU | 99 km (62 mi) | 11,032 ft | 794 ft |
| Yola Airport (regional) | YOL | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,840 ft | 599 ft |
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Staying in Yola
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Yola. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1).
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Common questions
How far is Yola from Lagos?
1,047 km (650 mi) in a straight line, east of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Yola by air?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lagos and Yola?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lagos to Yola flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Garoua International Airport (GOU); Yola also has YOL.
Where can I stay in Yola?
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Yola, 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.