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Nearest Airport to Mbalano: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mbalano is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW), about 47 km (29 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU), 82 km away.

Closest airport QOW Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport 47 km · 29 mi · ~51 min by car
Closest international ENU Akanu Ibiam International Airport 82 km · 51 mi · ~1 h 28 min by car

Airports near Mbalano

  1. 1
    Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport Flag of NigeriaOwerri, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    QOW 47 km29 mi · ~51 min
  2. 2
    Akanu Ibiam International Airport Flag of NigeriaEnegu, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →
    ENU 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
  3. 3
    Chinua Achebe International Airport Flag of NigeriaUmuleri, Nigeria · Airfield Airports in Nigeria
    DNAN 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
  4. 4
    Port Harcourt International Airport Flag of NigeriaPort Harcourt, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →
    PHC 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 48 min
  5. 5
    Asaba International Airport Flag of NigeriaAsaba, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    ABB 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
  6. 6
    Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base Flag of NigeriaPort Harcourt, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    PHG 112 km70 mi · ~2 h 00 min
  7. 7
    Akwa Ibom International Airport Flag of NigeriaUyo, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    QUO 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
  8. 8
    Margaret Ekpo International Airport Flag of NigeriaCalabar, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    CBQ 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
  9. 9
    Bayelsa International Airport Flag of NigeriaYenagoa, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    DNBY 168 km104 mi · ~3 h 00 min
  10. 10
    Warri Airport Flag of NigeriaOkpe, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    QRW 187 km116 mi · ~3 h 20 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mbalano?

The nearest airport to Mbalano is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW), about 47 km (29 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU), 82 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mbalano?

Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU) is 82 km from Mbalano in a straight line — roughly 1 h 28 min by car.

What other airports are near Mbalano?

Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU) — 82 km, Chinua Achebe International Airport — 92 km and Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) — 101 km.

How long does it take to get from Mbalano to Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?

About 51 min by car for the 47 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.