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Nearest Airport to Likoma: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Likoma is Dwangwa Airport (DWA), about 82 km (51 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), 218 km away.

Closest airport DWA Dwangwa Airport 82 km · 51 mi · ~1 h 28 min by car
Closest international LLW Kamuzu International Airport 218 km · 135 mi · ~3 h 53 min by car

Airports near Likoma

  1. 1
    Dwangwa Airport Flag of MalawiDwangwa, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    DWA 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
  2. 2
    Mzuzu Airport Flag of MalawiMzuzu, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    ZZU 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  3. 3
    Lichinga Airport Flag of MozambiqueLichinga, Mozambique · Regional Airports in Mozambique
    VXC 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
  4. 4
    Kamuzu International Airport Flag of MalawiLumbadzi, Malawi · International Airports in Malawi Meet & Greet →
    LLW 218 km135 mi · ~3 h 53 min
  5. 5
    Karonga Airport Flag of MalawiKaronga, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    KGJ 252 km157 mi · ~4 h 30 min
  6. 6
    Mfuwe International Airport Flag of ZambiaMfuwe, Zambia · International Airports in Zambia
    MFU 331 km206 mi · ~5 h 55 min
  7. 7
    Songwe Airport Flag of TanzaniaMbeya, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    MBI 385 km239 mi · ~6 h 52 min
  8. 8
    Chileka International Airport Flag of MalawiBlantyre, Malawi · International Airports in Malawi Meet & Greet →
    BLZ 402 km250 mi · ~7 h 11 min
  9. 9
    Kasama Airport Flag of ZambiaKasama, Zambia · Airfield Airports in Zambia
    KAA 445 km276 mi · ~7 h 56 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Likoma Island Airport · FWLK1.5 km
  • Chintheche Aerodrome · FWCC67 km
  • Metangula Airport71 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Likoma?

The nearest airport to Likoma is Dwangwa Airport (DWA), about 82 km (51 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), 218 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Likoma?

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) is 218 km from Likoma in a straight line — roughly 3 h 53 min by car.

What other airports are near Likoma?

Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) — 105 km, Lichinga Airport (VXC) — 146 km and Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) — 218 km.

How long does it take to get from Likoma to Dwangwa Airport?

About 1 h 28 min by car for the 82 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.