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Nearest Airport to Bafut: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Bafut is Bamenda Airport (BPC), about 5.5 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Douala International Airport (DLA), 235 km away.

Closest airport BPC Bamenda Airport 5.5 km · 3 mi · ~6 min by car
Closest international DLA Douala International Airport 235 km · 146 mi · ~4 h 12 min by car

Airports near Bafut

  1. 1
    Bamenda Airport Flag of CameroonBamenda, Cameroon · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Cameroon
    BPC 5.5 km3 mi · ~6 min
  2. 2
    Bafoussam Airport Flag of CameroonBafoussam, Cameroon · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Cameroon
    BFX 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
  3. 3
    Foumban Nkounja Airport Flag of CameroonFoumban, Cameroon · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Cameroon
    FOM 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 min
  4. 4
    Margaret Ekpo International Airport Flag of NigeriaCalabar, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    CBQ 230 km143 mi · ~4 h 06 min
  5. 5
    Douala International Airport Flag of CameroonDouala, Cameroon · International Airports in Cameroon Meet & Greet →
    DLA 235 km146 mi · ~4 h 12 min
  6. 6
    Tiko Airport Flag of CameroonTiko, Cameroon · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Cameroon
    TKC 236 km147 mi · ~4 h 13 min
  7. 7
    Makurdi Airport Flag of NigeriaMakurdi, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    MDI 244 km151 mi · ~4 h 21 min
  8. 8
    Akwa Ibom International Airport Flag of NigeriaUyo, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    QUO 260 km161 mi · ~4 h 38 min
  9. 9
    Akanu Ibiam International Airport Flag of NigeriaEnegu, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →
    ENU 284 km176 mi · ~5 h 04 min
  10. 10
    Yaoundé Ville Airport Flag of CameroonYaoundé, Cameroon · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Cameroon
    YAO 295 km184 mi · ~5 h 17 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Bali Airport · FKKG22 km
  • Dschang Airport · FKKS71 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Bafut; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Bafut?

The nearest airport to Bafut is Bamenda Airport (BPC), about 5.5 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Douala International Airport (DLA), 235 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Bafut?

Douala International Airport (DLA) is 235 km from Bafut in a straight line — roughly 4 h 12 min by car.

What other airports are near Bafut?

Bafoussam Airport (BFX) — 67 km, Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) — 87 km and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) — 230 km.

How long does it take to get from Bafut to Bamenda Airport?

About 6 min by car for the 5.5 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.