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Nearest Airport to Riyom: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Riyom is Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS), about 12 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU), 143 km away.

Closest airport JOS Yakubu Gowon Airport 12 km · 8 mi · ~13 min by car
Closest international BCU Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport 143 km · 89 mi · ~2 h 34 min by car

Airports near Riyom

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    Yakubu Gowon Airport Flag of NigeriaJos, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    JOS 12 km8 mi · ~13 min
  2. 2
    Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport Flag of NigeriaBauchi, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    BCU 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 34 min
  3. 3
    Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Flag of NigeriaAbuja, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →
    ABV 178 km111 mi · ~3 h 11 min
  4. 4
    Kaduna International Airport Flag of NigeriaKaduna, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    KAD 196 km122 mi · ~3 h 31 min
  5. 5
    Zaria Airport Flag of NigeriaZaria, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
    ZAR 203 km126 mi · ~3 h 38 min
  6. 6
    Makurdi Airport Flag of NigeriaMakurdi, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    MDI 216 km134 mi · ~3 h 51 min
  7. 7
    Gombe Lawanti International Airport Flag of NigeriaGombe, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    GMO 246 km153 mi · ~4 h 24 min
  8. 8
    Minna Airport Flag of NigeriaMinna, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
    MXJ 252 km156 mi · ~4 h 30 min
  9. 9
    Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Flag of NigeriaKano, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    KAN 269 km167 mi · ~4 h 48 min
  10. 10
    Gusau Airport Flag of NigeriaGusau, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
    DNGU 361 km224 mi · ~6 h 27 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Riyom?

The nearest airport to Riyom is Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS), about 12 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU), 143 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Riyom?

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) is 143 km from Riyom in a straight line — roughly 2 h 34 min by car.

What other airports are near Riyom?

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) — 143 km, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) — 178 km and Kaduna International Airport (KAD) — 196 km.

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

About 13 min by car for the 12 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.