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Nearest Airport to Banissa: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Banissa is Wajir Airport (WJR), about 247 km (154 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hawassa International Airport (AWA), 412 km away.

Closest airport WJR Wajir Airport 247 km · 154 mi · ~4 h 25 min by car
Closest international AWA Hawassa International Airport 412 km · 256 mi · ~7 h 22 min by car

Airports near Banissa

  1. 1
    Wajir Airport Flag of KenyaWajir, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    WJR 247 km154 mi · ~4 h 25 min
  2. 2
    Arba Minch Airport Flag of EthiopiaArba Minch, Ethiopia · Regional Airports in Ethiopia Meet & Greet →
    AMH 384 km239 mi · ~6 h 51 min
  3. 3
    Hawassa International Airport Flag of EthiopiaHawassa, Ethiopia · International Airports in Ethiopia Meet & Greet →
    AWA 412 km256 mi · ~7 h 22 min
  4. 4
    Gode Airport Flag of EthiopiaGode, Ethiopia · Regional Airports in Ethiopia
    GDE 422 km262 mi · ~7 h 32 min
  5. 5
    Jinka Airport Flag of EthiopiaJinka, Ethiopia · Regional Airports in Ethiopia
    BCO 465 km289 mi · ~8 h 18 min
  6. 6
    Mulika Lodge Airport Flag of KenyaMeru-Kinna, Kenya · Airfield Airports in Kenya
    JJM 483 km300 mi · ~8 h 37 min
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    Kebri Dahar Airport Flag of EthiopiaKebri Dahar, Ethiopia · Regional Airports in Ethiopia
    ABK 532 km330 mi · ~9 h 30 min
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    Jimma Airport Flag of EthiopiaJimma, Ethiopia · Regional Airports in Ethiopia
    JIM 569 km354 mi · ~10 h 10 min
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    Laikipia Air Base Flag of KenyaNanyuki, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKNY 570 km354 mi · ~10 h 11 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Banisa Airport · HKBN5.5 km
  • Takabba Airport59 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Banissa?

The nearest airport to Banissa is Wajir Airport (WJR), about 247 km (154 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hawassa International Airport (AWA), 412 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Banissa?

Hawassa International Airport (AWA) is 412 km from Banissa in a straight line — roughly 7 h 22 min by car.

What other airports are near Banissa?

Arba Minch Airport (AMH) — 384 km, Hawassa International Airport (AWA) — 412 km and Gode Airport (GDE) — 422 km.

How long does it take to get from Banissa to Wajir Airport?

About 4 h 25 min by car for the 247 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.