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Nearest Airport to Kankara: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Kankara is Gusau Airport, about 82 km (51 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), 122 km away.

Closest airport DNGU Gusau Airport 82 km · 51 mi · ~1 h 28 min by car
Closest international KAN Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport 122 km · 76 mi · ~2 h 10 min by car

Airports near Kankara

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    Gusau Airport Flag of NigeriaGusau, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
    DNGU 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
  2. 2
    Zaria Airport Flag of NigeriaZaria, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
    ZAR 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 41 min
  3. 3
    Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Flag of NigeriaKano, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    KAN 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 10 min
  4. 4
    Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport Flag of NigeriaKatsina, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    DKA 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 12 min
  5. 5
    Kaduna International Airport Flag of NigeriaKaduna, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    KAD 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
  6. 6
    Maradi Airport Flag of NigerMaradi, Niger · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Niger
    MFQ 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 10 min
  7. 7
    Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport Flag of NigeriaSokoto, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    SKO 263 km164 mi · ~4 h 42 min
  8. 8
    Zinder Airport Flag of NigerZinder, Niger · Regional Airports in Niger
    ZND 267 km166 mi · ~4 h 46 min
  9. 9
    Minna Airport Flag of NigeriaMinna, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
    MXJ 274 km170 mi · ~4 h 53 min
  10. 10
    Yakubu Gowon Airport Flag of NigeriaJos, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    JOS 300 km187 mi · ~5 h 22 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Kankara?

The nearest airport to Kankara is Gusau Airport, about 82 km (51 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), 122 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Kankara?

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) is 122 km from Kankara in a straight line — roughly 2 h 10 min by car.

What other airports are near Kankara?

Zaria Airport (ZAR) — 94 km, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) — 122 km and Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA) — 123 km.

How long does it take to get from Kankara to Gusau Airport?

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