Updated: January 15, 2026
Nigeria Africa

Enegu Airport (ENU)

Enegu Akanu Ibiam International Airport averages 3 flights per day to 3 destinations, with 2 domestic and 1 international routes. A total of 2 airlines operate at ENU, led by Air Peace. This airport provides direct service to 2 countries across one continent, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and Ethiopia as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Enegu connects to Addis Ababa, with a typical flight time of 4 hrs 40 mins.

IATA
ENU
ICAO
DNEN
Elevation
466 ft (142 m) MSL
Local Time
Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00)
Destinations
3 (2 domestic · 1 international)
Flights per day
3 (3 domestic · 1 international)
Busiest Route
Lagos (2/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Addis Ababa 4 hrs 40 mins
Shortest Flight
Abuja 1 hr 30 mins
Top Airline
Air Peace (2 routes)
Top Country
Nigeria (3 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,849 ft / 3,002 m

Weather in Enegu

3 Destinations from Enegu Airport (ENU)

This week, 3 active routes depart from Enegu International Airport. The busiest route connects Enegu with Lagos and is operated by 1 airline. The longest nonstop flight is to Addis Ababa, and the shortest flight is to Abuja.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
2 Lagos ENU → LOS
1 hr 45 mins
 Air Peace1
1 Abuja ENU → ABV
1 hr 30 mins
 Air Peace1
5/week Addis Ababa ENU → ADD
4 hrs 40 mins
 Ethiopian Airlines1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Enegu International Airport is served by 2 airlines, with Air Peace in the lead at 67% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 100% of routes. 1 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 1 airlines operate international routes, compared with 1 serving domestic routes. Ethiopian Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Addis Ababa with a flight time of 4 hrs 40 mins.

  • Air Peace2 routes
  • Ethiopian Airlines1 route

Enegu International Airport provides direct service to 2 countries across one continents. The route network is 67% domestic and 33% international, with Addis Ababa, Ethiopia serving as the primary international destination.

  • Nigeria3/day
  • Ethiopia5/week

Global Rankings of Enegu Airport (ENU)

This snapshot shows how Enegu Airport (ENU) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Enegu Airport (ENU)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
08 9,849 ft · 3,002 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
26 9,849 ft · 3,002 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt

26 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,849 ft / 3,002 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Enegu International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft · 3,010 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft · 3,018 m 7,546 ft · 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m