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Nearest Airport to Essang: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Essang is Naha Airport (NAH), about 159 km (99 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Santos International Airport (GES), 254 km away.

Closest airport NAH Naha Airport 159 km · 99 mi · ~2 h 50 min by car
Closest international GES General Santos International Airport 254 km · 158 mi · ~4 h 32 min by car

Airports near Essang

  1. 1
    Naha Airport Flag of IndonesiaTabukan Utara, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia · Regional Airports in Indonesia
    NAH 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 50 min
  2. 2
    Rajah Buayan Air Base Flag of PhilippinesGeneral Santos City, Philippines · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Philippines
    RPMB 247 km154 mi · ~4 h 25 min
  3. 3
    General Santos International Airport Flag of PhilippinesGeneral Santos, Philippines · International Airports in Philippines
    GES 254 km158 mi · ~4 h 32 min
  4. 4
    Mati National Airport Flag of PhilippinesMati, Philippines · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Philippines
    MXI 282 km175 mi · ~5 h 02 min
  5. 5
    Allah Valley Airport Flag of PhilippinesSurallah, Philippines · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Philippines
    AAV 305 km190 mi · ~5 h 27 min
  6. 6
    Francisco Bangoy International Airport Flag of PhilippinesDavao, Philippines · International Airports in Philippines Meet & Greet →
    DVO 320 km199 mi · ~5 h 43 min
  7. 7
    Pitu Airport Flag of IndonesiaGotalalamo-Morotai Island, Indonesia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Indonesia
    OTI 321 km200 mi · ~5 h 44 min
  8. 8
    Central Mindanao Airport Flag of PhilippinesM'lang, Philippines · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Philippines
    — 338 km210 mi · ~6 h 03 min
  9. 9
    Sam Ratulangi International Airport Flag of IndonesiaManado, Indonesia · International Airports in Indonesia Meet & Greet →
    MDC 381 km236 mi · ~6 h 48 min
  10. 10
    Sultan Babullah Airport Flag of IndonesiaTernate, Indonesia · Regional Airports in Indonesia Meet & Greet →
    TTE 410 km255 mi · ~7 h 19 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Melangguane Airport · WAMN50 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Essang?

The nearest airport to Essang is Naha Airport (NAH), about 159 km (99 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Santos International Airport (GES), 254 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Essang?

General Santos International Airport (GES) is 254 km from Essang in a straight line — roughly 4 h 32 min by car.

What other airports are near Essang?

Rajah Buayan Air Base — 247 km, General Santos International Airport (GES) — 254 km and Mati National Airport (MXI) — 282 km.

How long does it take to get from Essang to Naha Airport?

About 2 h 50 min by car for the 159 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.