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Nearest Airport to Umuahia: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Umuahia is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW), about 34 km (21 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), 83 km away.

Closest airport QOW Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport 34 km · 21 mi · ~36 min by car
Closest international PHC Port Harcourt International Airport 83 km · 51 mi · ~1 h 29 min by car

Airports near Umuahia

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    Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport Flag of NigeriaOwerri, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    QOW 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
  2. 2
    Port Harcourt International Airport Flag of NigeriaPort Harcourt, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →
    PHC 83 km51 mi · ~1 h 29 min
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    Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base Flag of NigeriaPort Harcourt, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    PHG 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
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    Akwa Ibom International Airport Flag of NigeriaUyo, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    QUO 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
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    Akanu Ibiam International Airport Flag of NigeriaEnegu, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →
    ENU 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 53 min
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    Chinua Achebe International Airport Flag of NigeriaUmuleri, Nigeria · Airfield Airports in Nigeria
    DNAN 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
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    Margaret Ekpo International Airport Flag of NigeriaCalabar, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    CBQ 112 km70 mi · ~2 h 00 min
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    Asaba International Airport Flag of NigeriaAsaba, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    ABB 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
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    Bayelsa International Airport Flag of NigeriaYenagoa, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    DNBY 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
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    Warri Airport Flag of NigeriaOkpe, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    QRW 186 km115 mi · ~3 h 19 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Umuahia?

The nearest airport to Umuahia is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW), about 34 km (21 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), 83 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Umuahia?

Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) is 83 km from Umuahia in a straight line — roughly 1 h 29 min by car.

What other airports are near Umuahia?

Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) — 83 km, Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (PHG) — 92 km and Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO) — 98 km.

How long does it take to get from Umuahia to Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport?

About 36 min by car for the 34 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.