Distance From Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Shannon Airport, ABV - SNN Distance

The distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 3153 miles or 5074 kilometers or 2738 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Abuja ( Nigeria ) to Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abuja and Shannon takes around 7 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Nigeria to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 7 hours 14 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ABV - SNN

Kilometers		5074 km
Statute Miles		3153 miles
Nautical Miles		2738 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 14 minutes

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - ABV to SNN Flight Path

Location of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport & Shannon Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Abuja to Shannon nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Abuja, Nigeria and Shannon, Ireland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ABV - SNN

Time difference between Abuja (Nigeria) and Shannon (Ireland) is 1 Hours.
Shannon time is 1 Hours behind Abuja.

Location	Local Time
Abuja (Nigeria)	2025-12-16, 22:11:24 WAT
Shannon (Ireland)	2025-12-16, 21:11:24 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV / DNAA) Abuja, Nigeria

Destination

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland