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Nearest Airport to Kalima: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Kalima is Kalemie Airport (FMI), about 122 km (76 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM), 270 km away.

Closest airport FMI Kalemie Airport 122 km · 76 mi · ~2 h 11 min by car
Closest international BJM Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport 270 km · 168 mi · ~4 h 49 min by car

Airports near Kalima

  1. 1
    Kalemie Airport Flag of DR CongoKalemie, DR Congo · Regional Airports in DR Congo
    FMI 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
  2. 2
    Kigoma Airport Flag of TanzaniaKigoma, Tanzania · Airfield Airports in Tanzania
    TKQ 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 07 min
  3. 3
    Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport Flag of BurundiBujumbura, Burundi · International Airports in Burundi Meet & Greet →
    BJM 270 km168 mi · ~4 h 49 min
  4. 4
    Gitega Airport Flag of BurundiGitega, Burundi · Regional Airports in Burundi
    GID 297 km185 mi · ~5 h 18 min
  5. 5
    Kamembe Airport Flag of RwandaKamembe, Rwanda · Regional Airports in Rwanda
    KME 345 km214 mi · ~6 h 09 min
  6. 6
    Bukavu Kavumu Airport Flag of DR CongoKamakombe, DR Congo · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in DR Congo
    BKY 359 km223 mi · ~6 h 25 min
  7. 7
    Kindu Airport Flag of DR CongoKindu, DR Congo · Regional Airports in DR Congo
    KND 383 km238 mi · ~6 h 50 min
  8. 8
    Kirundo Airport Flag of BurundiKirundo, Burundi · Airfield Airports in Burundi
    KRE 388 km241 mi · ~6 h 55 min
  9. 9
    Gisenyi Airport Flag of RwandaGisenyi, Rwanda · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Rwanda
    GYI 439 km273 mi · ~7 h 50 min
  10. 10
    Goma International Airport Flag of DR CongoGoma, DR Congo · International Airports in DR Congo Meet & Greet →
    GOM 439 km273 mi · ~7 h 51 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Nyunzu Airport · FZRN55 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Kalima?

The nearest airport to Kalima is Kalemie Airport (FMI), about 122 km (76 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM), 270 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Kalima?

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) is 270 km from Kalima in a straight line — roughly 4 h 49 min by car.

What other airports are near Kalima?

Kigoma Airport (TKQ) — 174 km, Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) — 270 km and Gitega Airport (GID) — 297 km.

How long does it take to get from Kalima to Kalemie Airport?

About 2 h 11 min by car for the 122 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.