ABV to PHC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) is 445 km (277 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (PHC to ABV).
How far is it from Abuja to Port Harcourt?
The great-circle distance between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) is 445 km (277 mi, 240 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ABV to PHC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHC is roughly south of ABV.
How is the ABV to PHC route written in code?
The pair is written ABV-PHC in IATA codes and DNAA-DNPO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is ABV (DNAA), Port Harcourt International Airport is PHC (DNPO).
| ABV | PHC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | Port Harcourt International Airport |
| ICAO code | DNAA | DNPO |
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Elevation | 1,123 ft | 87 ft |
| Rank by connections | #459 | #1013 |
Both ICAO codes start with D, the prefix ICAO assigns to West Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PHC sits 1,036 ft (316 m) lower than ABV, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ABV to PHC
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Air France | AFR | Airfrans | Active |
| W3 | World Scale Airlines | WSS | - | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL, KL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Abuja from Port Harcourt?
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) are 445 km (277 mi, 240 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ABV to PHC?
A typical nonstop flight between ABV and PHC takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHC from ABV?
Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) lies roughly south of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).
Which airlines fly ABV to PHC?
2 airlines appear on the ABV-PHC route in the open dataset, including Air France, World Scale Airlines.
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