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Nearest Airport to Katwa: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Katwa is Savannah Airstrip (KHX), about 100 km (62 mi) away in Uganda. The closest large international airport is Goma International Airport (GOM), 195 km away.

Closest airport KHX Savannah Airstrip 100 km · 62 mi · ~1 h 47 min by car
Closest international GOM Goma International Airport 195 km · 121 mi · ~3 h 29 min by car

Airports near Katwa

  1. 1
    Savannah Airstrip Flag of UgandaKihihi, Uganda · Regional Airports in Uganda
    KHX 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  2. 2
    Kisoro Airport Flag of UgandaKisoro, Uganda · Airfield Airports in Uganda
    KXO 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 51 min
  3. 3
    Bunia Airport Flag of DR CongoBunia, DR Congo · Regional Airports in DR Congo
    BUX 193 km120 mi · ~3 h 27 min
  4. 4
    Goma International Airport Flag of DR CongoGoma, DR Congo · International Airports in DR Congo Meet & Greet →
    GOM 195 km121 mi · ~3 h 29 min
  5. 5
    Gisenyi Airport Flag of RwandaGisenyi, Rwanda · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Rwanda
    GYI 197 km122 mi · ~3 h 31 min
  6. 6
    Kigali International Airport Flag of RwandaKigali, Rwanda · International Airports in Rwanda Meet & Greet →
    KGL 247 km153 mi · ~4 h 24 min
  7. 7
    Bukavu Kavumu Airport Flag of DR CongoKamakombe, DR Congo · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in DR Congo
    BKY 272 km169 mi · ~4 h 52 min
  8. 8
    Kamembe Airport Flag of RwandaKamembe, Rwanda · Regional Airports in Rwanda
    KME 287 km178 mi · ~5 h 08 min
  9. 9
    Kirundo Airport Flag of BurundiKirundo, Burundi · Airfield Airports in Burundi
    KRE 306 km190 mi · ~5 h 27 min
  10. 10
    Bukoba Airport Flag of TanzaniaBukoba, Tanzania · Airfield Airports in Tanzania
    BKZ 321 km199 mi · ~5 h 44 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Rughenda Airfield3.1 km
  • Lubero Airport · FZNF27 km
  • Ishango Airport41 km
  • Wageni Airport · FZNS50 km
  • Beni Airport · FZNP57 km
  • Mweya Airport72 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Katwa?

The nearest airport to Katwa is Savannah Airstrip (KHX), about 100 km (62 mi) away in Uganda. The closest large international airport is Goma International Airport (GOM), 195 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Katwa?

Goma International Airport (GOM) is 195 km from Katwa in a straight line — roughly 3 h 29 min by car.

What other airports are near Katwa?

Kisoro Airport (KXO) — 159 km, Bunia Airport (BUX) — 193 km and Goma International Airport (GOM) — 195 km.

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

About 1 h 47 min by car for the 100 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.