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Nearest Airport to Rumphi: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Rumphi is Mzuzu Airport (ZZU), about 50 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), 308 km away.

Closest airport ZZU Mzuzu Airport 50 km · 31 mi · ~54 min by car
Closest international LLW Kamuzu International Airport 308 km · 192 mi · ~5 h 30 min by car

Airports near Rumphi

  1. 1
    Mzuzu Airport Flag of MalawiMzuzu, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    ZZU 50 km31 mi · ~54 min
  2. 2
    Karonga Airport Flag of MalawiKaronga, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    KGJ 118 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
  3. 3
    Dwangwa Airport Flag of MalawiDwangwa, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    DWA 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min
  4. 4
    Songwe Airport Flag of TanzaniaMbeya, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    MBI 242 km150 mi · ~4 h 19 min
  5. 5
    Lichinga Airport Flag of MozambiqueLichinga, Mozambique · Regional Airports in Mozambique
    VXC 294 km183 mi · ~5 h 15 min
  6. 6
    Kamuzu International Airport Flag of MalawiLumbadzi, Malawi · International Airports in Malawi Meet & Greet →
    LLW 308 km192 mi · ~5 h 30 min
  7. 7
    Kasama Airport Flag of ZambiaKasama, Zambia · Airfield Airports in Zambia
    KAA 312 km194 mi · ~5 h 34 min
  8. 8
    Mfuwe International Airport Flag of ZambiaMfuwe, Zambia · International Airports in Zambia
    MFU 325 km202 mi · ~5 h 48 min
  9. 9
    Iringa Airport Flag of TanzaniaNduli, Tanzania · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Tanzania
    IRI 427 km265 mi · ~7 h 37 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Chelinda Airfield · FWCD52 km
  • Chilumba Private Airport77 km
  • Chama Airstrip · FLAM80 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Rumphi?

The nearest airport to Rumphi is Mzuzu Airport (ZZU), about 50 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), 308 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Rumphi?

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) is 308 km from Rumphi in a straight line — roughly 5 h 30 min by car.

What other airports are near Rumphi?

Karonga Airport (KGJ) — 118 km, Dwangwa Airport (DWA) — 169 km and Songwe Airport (MBI) — 242 km.

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

About 54 min by car for the 50 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.