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Nearest Airport to Mzimba: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mzimba is Mzuzu Airport (ZZU), about 68 km (42 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), 211 km away.

Closest airport ZZU Mzuzu Airport 68 km · 42 mi · ~1 h 12 min by car
Closest international LLW Kamuzu International Airport 211 km · 131 mi · ~3 h 46 min by car

Airports near Mzimba

  1. 1
    Mzuzu Airport Flag of MalawiMzuzu, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    ZZU 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
  2. 2
    Dwangwa Airport Flag of MalawiDwangwa, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    DWA 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
  3. 3
    Kamuzu International Airport Flag of MalawiLumbadzi, Malawi · International Airports in Malawi Meet & Greet →
    LLW 211 km131 mi · ~3 h 46 min
  4. 4
    Karonga Airport Flag of MalawiKaronga, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    KGJ 219 km136 mi · ~3 h 54 min
  5. 5
    Mfuwe International Airport Flag of ZambiaMfuwe, Zambia · International Airports in Zambia
    MFU 235 km146 mi · ~4 h 12 min
  6. 6
    Lichinga Airport Flag of MozambiqueLichinga, Mozambique · Regional Airports in Mozambique
    VXC 237 km147 mi · ~4 h 14 min
  7. 7
    Kasama Airport Flag of ZambiaKasama, Zambia · Airfield Airports in Zambia
    KAA 329 km205 mi · ~5 h 53 min
  8. 8
    Songwe Airport Flag of TanzaniaMbeya, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    MBI 333 km207 mi · ~5 h 57 min
  9. 9
    Chileka International Airport Flag of MalawiBlantyre, Malawi · International Airports in Malawi Meet & Greet →
    BLZ 445 km277 mi · ~7 h 57 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Mzimba Airport2.6 km
  • Chintheche Aerodrome · FWCC62 km
  • Lundazi Airport62 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mzimba?

The nearest airport to Mzimba is Mzuzu Airport (ZZU), about 68 km (42 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), 211 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mzimba?

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) is 211 km from Mzimba in a straight line — roughly 3 h 46 min by car.

What other airports are near Mzimba?

Dwangwa Airport (DWA) — 90 km, Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) — 211 km and Karonga Airport (KGJ) — 219 km.

How long does it take to get from Mzimba to Mzuzu Airport?

About 1 h 12 min by car for the 68 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.