Distance from Abidjan to Lagos

About This Route

827 km is the great-circle distance between the two city centres, calculated with the haversine formula. Flight paths are usually somewhat longer because aircraft follow air-traffic routes, and airports are not in the city centres. From Abidjan, Lagos lies to the east.

Flights

Nonstop flights take about 1 h 30 min. Air Côte d'Ivoire and Nigerian carriers have operated the route; one-stop options connect via Accra or Lomé (ASKY hub).

The flight time shown (1 h 30 min) assumes a nonstop flight at an average of 800 km/h plus about 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Airports: Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

By Road and Land Borders

By road this is the Abidjan–Lagos corridor, West Africa's busiest coastal route, crossing four borders: Noé/Elubo (Côte d'Ivoire–Ghana), Aflao/Lomé (Ghana–Togo), Sanvee-Condji/Hillacondji (Togo–Benin) and Kraké/Seme (Benin–Nigeria). The drive is about 1,000 km via Accra, Lomé and Cotonou and usually takes 18–24 hours or more, largely because of border and checkpoint delays. Long-distance coaches operate the full route.

About Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Côte d'Ivoire's economic capital and largest city, on the Ébrié Lagoon. Yamoussoukro is the official capital, but most ministries, embassies and businesses are in Abidjan, and its port is one of the busiest in West Africa.

About Lagos, Nigeria

Nigeria's largest city and commercial centre, and one of the largest urban areas in Africa. Lagos was Nigeria's capital until 1991, when the capital moved to Abuja.

Practical Tips

• Time: Lagos is 1 hour ahead of Abidjan.
• Currency: Abidjan uses the West African CFA franc (XOF); Lagos uses the Nigerian naira (NGN).
• Visas: Entry rules between Côte d'Ivoire and Nigeria depend on your nationality; check our visa requirements tool and official sources before travelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Abidjan from Lagos?

Abidjan is 827 km (514 miles) from Lagos in a straight line. By road the distance is about 1,000 km.

How long is the flight from Abidjan to Lagos?

A nonstop flight takes about 1 h 30 min, based on 827 km at an average 800 km/h plus about 30 minutes for take-off, climb and landing. Scheduled times vary with winds and routing.

Can you travel from Abidjan to Lagos by road?

Yes. The Abidjan-Lagos coastal corridor is about 1,000 km via Accra, Lomé and Cotonou, with border crossings at Noé/Elubo, Aflao, Hillacondji and Seme. Allow 18 to 24 hours or more by coach.

What is the time difference between Abidjan and Lagos?

Lagos is 1 hour ahead of Abidjan.