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Nearest Airport to Mangu: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mangu is Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS), about 28 km (18 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU), 128 km away.

Closest airport JOS Yakubu Gowon Airport 28 km · 18 mi · ~30 min by car
Closest international BCU Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport 128 km · 80 mi · ~2 h 17 min by car

Airports near Mangu

  1. 1
    Yakubu Gowon Airport Flag of NigeriaJos, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    JOS 28 km18 mi · ~30 min
  2. 2
    Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport Flag of NigeriaBauchi, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    BCU 128 km80 mi · ~2 h 17 min
  3. 3
    Makurdi Airport Flag of NigeriaMakurdi, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    MDI 209 km130 mi · ~3 h 44 min
  4. 4
    Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Flag of NigeriaAbuja, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →
    ABV 209 km130 mi · ~3 h 44 min
  5. 5
    Gombe Lawanti International Airport Flag of NigeriaGombe, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    GMO 216 km134 mi · ~3 h 51 min
  6. 6
    Kaduna International Airport Flag of NigeriaKaduna, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    KAD 234 km146 mi · ~4 h 11 min
  7. 7
    Zaria Airport Flag of NigeriaZaria, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
    ZAR 236 km147 mi · ~4 h 13 min
  8. 8
    Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Flag of NigeriaKano, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    KAN 288 km179 mi · ~5 h 08 min
  9. 9
    Minna Airport Flag of NigeriaMinna, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
    MXJ 289 km180 mi · ~5 h 10 min
  10. 10
    Yola Airport Flag of NigeriaYola, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    YOL 367 km228 mi · ~6 h 33 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mangu?

The nearest airport to Mangu is Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS), about 28 km (18 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU), 128 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mangu?

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) is 128 km from Mangu in a straight line — roughly 2 h 17 min by car.

What other airports are near Mangu?

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) — 128 km, Makurdi Airport (MDI) — 209 km and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) — 209 km.

How long does it take to get from Mangu to Yakubu Gowon Airport?

About 30 min by car for the 28 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.