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Nearest Airport to Shendam: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Shendam is Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS), about 112 km (69 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU), 180 km away.

Closest airport JOS Yakubu Gowon Airport 112 km · 69 mi · ~2 h 00 min by car

Closest international BCU Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport 180 km · 112 mi · ~3 h 13 min by car

Airports near Shendam

1
Yakubu Gowon Airport Jos, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
JOS 112 km69 mi · ~2 h 00 min
2
Makurdi Airport Makurdi, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
MDI 165 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min
3
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport Bauchi, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
BCU 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min
4
Gombe Lawanti International Airport Gombe, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
GMO 218 km135 mi · ~3 h 53 min
5
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →
ABV 250 km155 mi · ~4 h 28 min
6
Kaduna International Airport Kaduna, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
KAD 316 km196 mi · ~5 h 38 min
7
Yola Airport Yola, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
YOL 321 km199 mi · ~5 h 44 min
8
Zaria Airport Zaria, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
ZAR 322 km200 mi · ~5 h 45 min
9
Bamenda Airport Bamenda, Cameroon · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Cameroon
BPC 322 km200 mi · ~5 h 45 min
10
Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enegu, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →
ENU 345 km214 mi · ~6 h 09 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Shendam?

Which international airport is closest to Shendam?

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) is 180 km from Shendam in a straight line — roughly 3 h 13 min by car.

What other airports are near Shendam?

Makurdi Airport (MDI) — 165 km, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) — 180 km and Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) — 218 km.

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

About 2 h 00 min by car for the 112 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.