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Nearest Airport to Owerri: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Owerri is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW), about 20 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), 53 km away.
Closest airport
QOW
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport
20 km · 13 mi · ~22 min by car
Closest international
PHC
Port Harcourt International Airport
53 km · 33 mi · ~57 min by car
Airports near Owerri
- 1 QOW 20 km13 mi · ~22 min
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Port Harcourt International AirportPHC 53 km33 mi · ~57 minPort Harcourt, Nigeria · International
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Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force BasePHG 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 minPort Harcourt, Nigeria · Regional
Airports in Nigeria
- 4 DNAN 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
- 5 ABB 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
- 6 DNBY 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
- 7 ENU 125 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
- 8 QRW 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
- 9 QUO 136 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
- 10 CBQ 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Owerri; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Owerri?
The nearest airport to Owerri is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW), about 20 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), 53 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Owerri?
Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) is 53 km from Owerri in a straight line — roughly 57 min by car.
What other airports are near Owerri?
Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) — 53 km, Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (PHG) — 71 km and Chinua Achebe International Airport — 89 km.
How long does it take to get from Owerri to Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?
About 22 min by car for the 20 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.