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Nearest Airport to Bende: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Bende is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW), about 50 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), 97 km away.
Closest airport
QOW
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport
50 km · 31 mi · ~53 min by car
Closest international
PHC
Port Harcourt International Airport
97 km · 60 mi · ~1 h 44 min by car
Airports near Bende
- 1 QOW 50 km31 mi · ~53 min
- 2 QUO 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
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Port Harcourt International AirportPHC 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 minPort Harcourt, Nigeria · International
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- 4 ENU 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
- 5 CBQ 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
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Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force BasePHG 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 minPort Harcourt, Nigeria · Regional
Airports in Nigeria
- 7 DNAN 115 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
- 8 ABB 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
- 9 DNBY 172 km107 mi · ~3 h 04 min
- 10 QRW 201 km125 mi · ~3 h 35 min
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Bende; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Bende?
The nearest airport to Bende is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW), about 50 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), 97 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Bende?
Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) is 97 km from Bende in a straight line — roughly 1 h 44 min by car.
What other airports are near Bende?
Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO) — 92 km, Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) — 97 km and Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU) — 102 km.
How long does it take to get from Bende to Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?
About 53 min by car for the 50 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.