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Nearest Airport to Pankshin: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Pankshin is Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS), about 71 km (44 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU), 133 km away.

Closest airport JOS Yakubu Gowon Airport 71 km · 44 mi · ~1 h 16 min by car
Closest international BCU Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport 133 km · 83 mi · ~2 h 23 min by car

Airports near Pankshin

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    Yakubu Gowon Airport Flag of NigeriaJos, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    JOS 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
  2. 2
    Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport Flag of NigeriaBauchi, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    BCU 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
  3. 3
    Gombe Lawanti International Airport Flag of NigeriaGombe, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    GMO 194 km120 mi · ~3 h 27 min
  4. 4
    Makurdi Airport Flag of NigeriaMakurdi, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    MDI 202 km125 mi · ~3 h 36 min
  5. 5
    Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Flag of NigeriaAbuja, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →
    ABV 241 km150 mi · ~4 h 18 min
  6. 6
    Kaduna International Airport Flag of NigeriaKaduna, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    KAD 277 km172 mi · ~4 h 57 min
  7. 7
    Zaria Airport Flag of NigeriaZaria, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
    ZAR 277 km172 mi · ~4 h 57 min
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    Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Flag of NigeriaKano, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    KAN 318 km198 mi · ~5 h 41 min
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    Minna Airport Flag of NigeriaMinna, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
    MXJ 328 km204 mi · ~5 h 52 min
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    Yola Airport Flag of NigeriaYola, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    YOL 329 km204 mi · ~5 h 52 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Pankshin?

The nearest airport to Pankshin is Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS), about 71 km (44 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU), 133 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Pankshin?

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) is 133 km from Pankshin in a straight line — roughly 2 h 23 min by car.

What other airports are near Pankshin?

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) — 133 km, Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) — 194 km and Makurdi Airport (MDI) — 202 km.

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

About 1 h 16 min by car for the 71 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.