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Nearest Airport to Mzuzu: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mzuzu is Mzuzu Airport (ZZU), about 2.5 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), 260 km away.

Closest airport ZZU Mzuzu Airport 2.5 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international LLW Kamuzu International Airport 260 km · 161 mi · ~4 h 38 min by car

Airports near Mzuzu

  1. 1
    Mzuzu Airport Flag of MalawiMzuzu, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    ZZU 2.5 km2 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Dwangwa Airport Flag of MalawiDwangwa, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    DWA 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
  3. 3
    Karonga Airport Flag of MalawiKaronga, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    KGJ 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min
  4. 4
    Lichinga Airport Flag of MozambiqueLichinga, Mozambique · Regional Airports in Mozambique
    VXC 242 km151 mi · ~4 h 20 min
  5. 5
    Kamuzu International Airport Flag of MalawiLumbadzi, Malawi · International Airports in Malawi Meet & Greet →
    LLW 260 km161 mi · ~4 h 38 min
  6. 6
    Songwe Airport Flag of TanzaniaMbeya, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    MBI 295 km183 mi · ~5 h 16 min
  7. 7
    Mfuwe International Airport Flag of ZambiaMfuwe, Zambia · International Airports in Zambia
    MFU 302 km187 mi · ~5 h 23 min
  8. 8
    Kasama Airport Flag of ZambiaKasama, Zambia · Airfield Airports in Zambia
    KAA 346 km215 mi · ~6 h 11 min
  9. 9
    Iringa Airport Flag of TanzaniaNduli, Tanzania · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Tanzania
    IRI 463 km288 mi · ~8 h 16 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Chintheche Aerodrome · FWCC44 km
  • Mzimba Airport64 km
  • Liuli Airport79 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mzuzu?

The nearest airport to Mzuzu is Mzuzu Airport (ZZU), about 2.5 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), 260 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mzuzu?

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) is 260 km from Mzuzu in a straight line — roughly 4 h 38 min by car.

What other airports are near Mzuzu?

Dwangwa Airport (DWA) — 118 km, Karonga Airport (KGJ) — 169 km and Lichinga Airport (VXC) — 242 km.

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

About 5 min by car for the 2.5 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.