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Benin Airport

Benin · NigeriaICAO DNBE

Benin Airport (BNI) is an airport serving Benin, Nigeria, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 6° 19' 1.1" N, 5° 35' 58.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 258 feet (79 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Lagos (GMT+1).

Destinations
2
Airlines
1
Elevation ft
258/ 79m
Africa/Lagos
GMT+1
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Airport Details

IATA Code
BNI
ICAO Code
DNBE
City
Benin
Country
Nigeria
Elevation
258 ft
Local Time
08:43 PM (GMT+1)

Coordinates

Latitude:6.3170°
Longitude:5.5995°

Popular Routes from BNI

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
ABVAbuja, Nigeria217 mi0h 55mshort-haul89 kgView
LOSLagos, Nigeria158 mi0h 48mshort-haul65 kgView

Airlines Operating at BNI

1 active airline serving Benin Airport.

World Scale Airlines
W3United States

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route TypeDistanceEconomyPremium EcoBusinessFirst
Short-haul800 km204 kg326 kg592 kg816 kg
Medium-haul3,000 km468 kg749 kg1357 kg1872 kg
Long-haul8,000 km1200 kg1920 kg3480 kg4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Benin Airport that may serve as alternatives.

AirportIATACityCountryDistance
Warri AirportQRWOsubiNigeria83 km
Asaba International AirportABBAsabaNigeria119 km
Akanu Ibiam International AirportENUEnuguNigeria218 km
Sam Mbakwe International AirportQOWImoNigeria203 km
Murtala Muhammed International AirportLOSLagosNigeria254 km
Port Harcourt International AirportPHCPort HartcourtNigeria208 km
Ibadan AirportIBAIbadanNigeria213 km
Ilorin International AirportILRIlorinNigeria265 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS)
6° 19' 1.1" N
Longitude (DMS)
5° 35' 58.2" E
Latitude (Decimal)
6.316980
Longitude (Decimal)
5.599500
Hemisphere
Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone
Africa/Lagos
UTC Offset
GMT+1
Current Local Time
08:43 PM
Elevation (ft)
258 ft
Elevation (m)
79 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Benin Airport?
The IATA code for Benin Airport is BNI, and its ICAO code is DNBE. The airport is located in Benin, Nigeria.
How many destinations can you fly to from BNI?
There are 2 direct destinations available from Benin Airport (BNI) in Benin, Nigeria.
What airlines fly from BNI?
There are 1 airlines operating from BNI, including World Scale Airlines.
What timezone is Benin Airport in?
Benin Airport is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (GMT+1). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Benin Airport?
Benin Airport sits at an elevation of 258 feet (79 meters) above sea level.

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