Flights to Nnewi
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Nnewi is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Asaba International Airport (ABB), 35 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU, 87 km), Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asaba International Airport | ABB | 35 km (22 mi) | 11,155 ft | 305 ft |
| Akanu Ibiam International Airport | ENU | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,879 ft | 466 ft |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (regional) | QOW | 73 km (45 mi) | 8,858 ft | 373 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,155 ft, ABB can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 305 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Nnewi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nnewi to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,481 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Nnewi to Lagos | Nigeria | 392 km (244 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Nnewi to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Nnewi to Kano | Nigeria | 688 km (427 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Nnewi to Ibadan | Nigeria | 365 km (227 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Nnewi to Abuja | Nigeria | 344 km (214 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Nnewi to Kumasi | Ghana | 947 km (588 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Nnewi to Ouagadougou | Burkina Faso | 1,165 km (724 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Nnewi to Lomé | Togo | 630 km (391 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Nnewi to Brazzaville | Republic of the Congo | 1,473 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Nnewi to Accra | Ghana | 789 km (490 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Nnewi to Kaduna | Nigeria | 504 km (313 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Nnewi to N'Djamena | Chad | 1,120 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Nnewi to Abobo | Ivory Coast | 1,212 km (753 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Nnewi to Douala | Cameroon | 379 km (235 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Nnewi to Niamey | Niger | 986 km (612 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Nnewi to Yaoundé | Cameroon | 563 km (350 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Nnewi to Maiduguri | Nigeria | 943 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Nnewi to Ilorin | Nigeria | 380 km (236 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Nnewi to Jos | Nigeria | 486 km (302 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Nnewi to Sokoto | Nigeria | 804 km (500 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Nnewi to Pointe-Noire | Republic of the Congo | 1,320 km (820 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Nnewi to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 10,935 km (6,795 mi) | about 14 h 46 min |
| Nnewi to Mumbai | India | 7,267 km (4,515 mi) | about 10 h 4 min |
| Nnewi to Mexico City | Mexico | 11,449 km (7,114 mi) | about 15 h 26 min |
| Nnewi to Jakarta | Indonesia | 11,172 km (6,942 mi) | about 15 h 4 min |
| Nnewi to Bengaluru | India | 7,769 km (4,827 mi) | about 10 h 43 min |
| Nnewi to Bogotá | Colombia | 8,961 km (5,568 mi) | about 12 h 14 min |
| Nnewi to Hyderabad | India | 7,852 km (4,879 mi) | about 10 h 49 min |
| Nnewi to Singapore | Singapore | 10,759 km (6,685 mi) | about 14 h 33 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 Nnewi?
Asaba International Airport (ABB) is the closest large airport at 35 km (22 mi). The others, ENU, QOW, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ABB from Nnewi city centre?
35 km (22 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Nnewi 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 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.