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Nearest Airport to Chitipa: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Chitipa is Karonga Airport (KGJ), about 74 km (46 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mfuwe International Airport (MFU), 421 km away.

Closest airport KGJ Karonga Airport 74 km · 46 mi · ~1 h 19 min by car
Closest international MFU Mfuwe International Airport 421 km · 262 mi · ~7 h 31 min by car

Airports near Chitipa

  1. 1
    Karonga Airport Flag of MalawiKaronga, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    KGJ 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
  2. 2
    Songwe Airport Flag of TanzaniaMbeya, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    MBI 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
  3. 3
    Mzuzu Airport Flag of MalawiMzuzu, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    ZZU 210 km131 mi · ~3 h 45 min
  4. 4
    Kasama Airport Flag of ZambiaKasama, Zambia · Airfield Airports in Zambia
    KAA 242 km150 mi · ~4 h 19 min
  5. 5
    Dwangwa Airport Flag of MalawiDwangwa, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    DWA 327 km203 mi · ~5 h 50 min
  6. 6
    Iringa Airport Flag of TanzaniaNduli, Tanzania · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Tanzania
    IRI 354 km220 mi · ~6 h 20 min
  7. 7
    Mfuwe International Airport Flag of ZambiaMfuwe, Zambia · International Airports in Zambia
    MFU 421 km262 mi · ~7 h 31 min
  8. 8
    Lichinga Airport Flag of MozambiqueLichinga, Mozambique · Regional Airports in Mozambique
    VXC 453 km281 mi · ~8 h 05 min
  9. 9
    Dodoma Airport Flag of TanzaniaDodoma, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania
    DOD 479 km297 mi · ~8 h 33 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Chitipa Airport · FWCT0.4 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Chitipa?

The nearest airport to Chitipa is Karonga Airport (KGJ), about 74 km (46 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mfuwe International Airport (MFU), 421 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Chitipa?

Mfuwe International Airport (MFU) is 421 km from Chitipa in a straight line — roughly 7 h 31 min by car.

What other airports are near Chitipa?

Songwe Airport (MBI) — 87 km, Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) — 210 km and Kasama Airport (KAA) — 242 km.

How long does it take to get from Chitipa to Karonga Airport?

About 1 h 19 min by car for the 74 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.