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Nearest Airport to Beni: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Beni is Savannah Airstrip (KHX), about 137 km (85 mi) away in Uganda. The closest large international airport is Goma International Airport (GOM), 241 km away.

Closest airport KHX Savannah Airstrip 137 km · 85 mi · ~2 h 26 min by car
Closest international GOM Goma International Airport 241 km · 150 mi · ~4 h 19 min by car

Airports near Beni

  1. 1
    Savannah Airstrip Flag of UgandaKihihi, Uganda · Regional Airports in Uganda
    KHX 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
  2. 2
    Bunia Airport Flag of DR CongoBunia, DR Congo · Regional Airports in DR Congo
    BUX 146 km90 mi · ~2 h 36 min
  3. 3
    Kisoro Airport Flag of UgandaKisoro, Uganda · Airfield Airports in Uganda
    KXO 199 km124 mi · ~3 h 33 min
  4. 4
    Goma International Airport Flag of DR CongoGoma, DR Congo · International Airports in DR Congo Meet & Greet →
    GOM 241 km150 mi · ~4 h 19 min
  5. 5
    Gisenyi Airport Flag of RwandaGisenyi, Rwanda · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Rwanda
    GYI 242 km151 mi · ~4 h 20 min
  6. 6
    Kigali International Airport Flag of RwandaKigali, Rwanda · International Airports in Rwanda Meet & Greet →
    KGL 283 km176 mi · ~5 h 04 min
  7. 7
    Bukavu Kavumu Airport Flag of DR CongoKamakombe, DR Congo · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in DR Congo
    BKY 320 km199 mi · ~5 h 43 min
  8. 8
    Arua Airport Flag of UgandaArua, Uganda · Regional Airports in Uganda
    RUA 326 km203 mi · ~5 h 50 min
  9. 9
    Bukoba Airport Flag of TanzaniaBukoba, Tanzania · Airfield Airports in Tanzania
    BKZ 331 km205 mi · ~5 h 54 min
  10. 10
    Matari Airport Flag of DR CongoIsiro, DR Congo · Regional Airports in DR Congo
    IRP 334 km207 mi · ~5 h 58 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Wageni Airport · FZNS2.1 km
  • Beni Airport · FZNP9.3 km
  • Rughenda Airfield45 km
  • Bundibugyo Airport · HUBU65 km
  • Ishango Airport70 km
  • Lubero Airport · FZNF75 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Beni?

The nearest airport to Beni is Savannah Airstrip (KHX), about 137 km (85 mi) away in Uganda. The closest large international airport is Goma International Airport (GOM), 241 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Beni?

Goma International Airport (GOM) is 241 km from Beni in a straight line — roughly 4 h 19 min by car.

What other airports are near Beni?

Bunia Airport (BUX) — 146 km, Kisoro Airport (KXO) — 199 km and Goma International Airport (GOM) — 241 km.

How long does it take to get from Beni to Savannah Airstrip?

About 2 h 26 min by car for the 137 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.