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Nearest Airport to Bute: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Bute is Wajir Airport (WJR), about 196 km (122 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hawassa International Airport (AWA), 431 km away.

Closest airport WJR Wajir Airport 196 km · 122 mi · ~3 h 30 min by car
Closest international AWA Hawassa International Airport 431 km · 268 mi · ~7 h 42 min by car

Airports near Bute

  1. 1
    Wajir Airport Flag of KenyaWajir, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    WJR 196 km122 mi · ~3 h 30 min
  2. 2
    Arba Minch Airport Flag of EthiopiaArba Minch, Ethiopia · Regional Airports in Ethiopia Meet & Greet →
    AMH 360 km224 mi · ~6 h 26 min
  3. 3
    Mulika Lodge Airport Flag of KenyaMeru-Kinna, Kenya · Airfield Airports in Kenya
    JJM 380 km236 mi · ~6 h 47 min
  4. 4
    Jinka Airport Flag of EthiopiaJinka, Ethiopia · Regional Airports in Ethiopia
    BCO 414 km257 mi · ~7 h 23 min
  5. 5
    Lodwar Airport Flag of KenyaLodwar, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    LOK 424 km263 mi · ~7 h 34 min
  6. 6
    Hawassa International Airport Flag of EthiopiaHawassa, Ethiopia · International Airports in Ethiopia Meet & Greet →
    AWA 431 km268 mi · ~7 h 42 min
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    Laikipia Air Base Flag of KenyaNanyuki, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKNY 456 km283 mi · ~8 h 09 min
  8. 8
    Nanyuki Civil Airport Flag of KenyaGathiuru, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
    NYK 463 km288 mi · ~8 h 16 min
  9. 9
    Kismayo Airport Flag of SomaliaKismayo, Somalia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Somalia
    KMU 535 km333 mi · ~9 h 34 min
  10. 10
    Nakuru Lanet Airport Flag of KenyaNakuru, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    NUU 545 km338 mi · ~9 h 44 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Bute Moyale Airport · HKBT2.4 km
  • Moyale Airport · HKMY37 km
  • Moyale Boma Airstrip45 km
  • Moyale Airport48 km
  • Buna Airport · HKBZ62 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Bute?

The nearest airport to Bute is Wajir Airport (WJR), about 196 km (122 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hawassa International Airport (AWA), 431 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Bute?

Hawassa International Airport (AWA) is 431 km from Bute in a straight line — roughly 7 h 42 min by car.

What other airports are near Bute?

Arba Minch Airport (AMH) — 360 km, Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM) — 380 km and Jinka Airport (BCO) — 414 km.

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

About 3 h 30 min by car for the 196 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.