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Nearest Airport to Shinkafi: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Shinkafi is Maradi Airport (MFQ), about 82 km (51 mi) away in Niger. The closest large international airport is Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO), 142 km away.

Closest airport MFQ Maradi Airport 82 km · 51 mi · ~1 h 28 min by car
Closest international SKO Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport 142 km · 88 mi · ~2 h 32 min by car

Airports near Shinkafi

  1. 1
    Maradi Airport Flag of NigerMaradi, Niger · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Niger
    MFQ 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
  2. 2
    Gusau Airport Flag of NigeriaGusau, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
    DNGU 102 km64 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  3. 3
    Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport Flag of NigeriaKatsina, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    DKA 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min
  4. 4
    Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport Flag of NigeriaSokoto, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    SKO 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
  5. 5
    Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport Flag of NigeriaBirinin Kebbi, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    DNBK 241 km150 mi · ~4 h 18 min
  6. 6
    Tahoua Airport Flag of NigerTahoua, Niger · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Niger
    THZ 241 km150 mi · ~4 h 18 min
  7. 7
    Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Flag of NigeriaKano, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    KAN 247 km153 mi · ~4 h 25 min
  8. 8
    Zaria Airport Flag of NigeriaZaria, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
    ZAR 251 km156 mi · ~4 h 29 min
  9. 9
    Kaduna International Airport Flag of NigeriaKaduna, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    KAD 279 km173 mi · ~4 h 59 min
  10. 10
    Zinder Airport Flag of NigerZinder, Niger · Regional Airports in Niger
    ZND 279 km174 mi · ~4 h 59 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Shinkafi?

The nearest airport to Shinkafi is Maradi Airport (MFQ), about 82 km (51 mi) away in Niger. The closest large international airport is Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO), 142 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Shinkafi?

Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) is 142 km from Shinkafi in a straight line — roughly 2 h 32 min by car.

What other airports are near Shinkafi?

Gusau Airport — 102 km, Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA) — 125 km and Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) — 142 km.

How long does it take to get from Shinkafi to Maradi Airport?

About 1 h 28 min by car for the 82 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.