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Nearest Airport to Aitape: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Aitape is Vanimo Airport (VAI), about 126 km (78 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport (DJJ), 212 km away.
Closest airport
VAI
Vanimo Airport
126 km · 78 mi · ~2 h 15 min by car
Closest international
DJJ
Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport
212 km · 132 mi · ~3 h 48 min by car
Airports near Aitape
- 1 VAI 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
- 2 WWK 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
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Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International AirportDJJ 212 km132 mi · ~3 h 48 min
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- 4 — 241 km150 mi · ~4 h 18 min
- 5 WAJW 244 km152 mi · ~4 h 22 min
- 6 — 247 km153 mi · ~4 h 24 min
- 7 — 247 km154 mi · ~4 h 25 min
- 8 — 249 km155 mi · ~4 h 27 min
- 9 WAJK 250 km155 mi · ~4 h 28 min
- 10 — 250 km156 mi · ~4 h 28 min
Small airfields nearby
- Aitape Airport · AYAI0.8 km
- Tadji Airport11 km
- Sissano Airport · AYZN37 km
- Sibilanga Airstrip38 km
- Yanungen Airstrip41 km
- Yili Airstrip48 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Aitape; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Aitape?
The nearest airport to Aitape is Vanimo Airport (VAI), about 126 km (78 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport (DJJ), 212 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Aitape?
Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport (DJJ) is 212 km from Aitape in a straight line — roughly 3 h 48 min by car.
What other airports are near Aitape?
Wewak International Airport (WWK) — 155 km, Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport (DJJ) — 212 km and Hangmata Airstrip — 241 km.
How long does it take to get from Aitape to Vanimo Airport?
About 2 h 15 min by car for the 126 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.