Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
Sokoto · NigeriaICAO DNSO
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) is an airport serving Sokoto, Nigeria, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 12° 54' 58.7" N, 5° 12' 25.9" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,010 feet (308 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Lagos (GMT+1).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from SKO
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABV | Abuja, Nigeria | 303 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 124 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SKO
1 active airline serving Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diori Hamani International Airport | NIM | Niamey | Niger | 334 km |
| Mallam Aminu International Airport | KAN | Kano | Nigeria | 373 km |
| Kaduna Airport | KAD | Kaduna | Nigeria | 337 km |
| Ilorin International Airport | ILR | Ilorin | Nigeria | 501 km |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | ABV | Abuja | Nigeria | 487 km |
| Yakubu Gowon Airport | JOS | Jos | Nigeria | 540 km |
Other Airports in Nigeria
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 12° 54' 58.7" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 5° 12' 25.9" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 12.916300
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 5.207190
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 07:40 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 1,010 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 308 m
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