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Nearest Airport to Sololo: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Sololo is Wajir Airport (WJR), about 259 km (161 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hawassa International Airport (AWA), 394 km away.

Closest airport WJR Wajir Airport 259 km · 161 mi · ~4 h 38 min by car
Closest international AWA Hawassa International Airport 394 km · 245 mi · ~7 h 02 min by car

Airports near Sololo

  1. 1
    Wajir Airport Flag of KenyaWajir, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    WJR 259 km161 mi · ~4 h 38 min
  2. 2
    Arba Minch Airport Flag of EthiopiaArba Minch, Ethiopia · Regional Airports in Ethiopia Meet & Greet →
    AMH 299 km186 mi · ~5 h 20 min
  3. 3
    Jinka Airport Flag of EthiopiaJinka, Ethiopia · Regional Airports in Ethiopia
    BCO 335 km208 mi · ~5 h 59 min
  4. 4
    Lodwar Airport Flag of KenyaLodwar, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    LOK 340 km212 mi · ~6 h 05 min
  5. 5
    Mulika Lodge Airport Flag of KenyaMeru-Kinna, Kenya · Airfield Airports in Kenya
    JJM 381 km237 mi · ~6 h 48 min
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    Hawassa International Airport Flag of EthiopiaHawassa, Ethiopia · International Airports in Ethiopia Meet & Greet →
    AWA 394 km245 mi · ~7 h 02 min
  7. 7
    Laikipia Air Base Flag of KenyaNanyuki, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKNY 432 km269 mi · ~7 h 43 min
  8. 8
    Nanyuki Civil Airport Flag of KenyaGathiuru, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
    NYK 441 km274 mi · ~7 h 52 min
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    Kitale Airport Flag of KenyaKitale, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    KTL 501 km311 mi · ~8 h 56 min
  10. 10
    Mizan Teferi Airport Flag of EthiopiaMizan Teferi, Ethiopia · Airfield Airports in Ethiopia
    MTF 509 km316 mi · ~9 h 06 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Sololo Airport1.0 km
  • Moyale Airport44 km
  • Moyale Boma Airstrip45 km
  • Moyale Airport · HKMY52 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Sololo?

The nearest airport to Sololo is Wajir Airport (WJR), about 259 km (161 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hawassa International Airport (AWA), 394 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Sololo?

Hawassa International Airport (AWA) is 394 km from Sololo in a straight line — roughly 7 h 02 min by car.

What other airports are near Sololo?

Arba Minch Airport (AMH) — 299 km, Jinka Airport (BCO) — 335 km and Lodwar Airport (LOK) — 340 km.

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

About 4 h 38 min by car for the 259 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.