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Nearest Airport to Wau: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Wau is Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE), about 86 km (53 mi) away.
Closest airport
LAE
Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport
86 km · 53 mi · ~1 h 32 min by car
Airports near Wau
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Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaLAE 86 km53 mi · ~1 h 32 min
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Tapini Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaTPI 117 km72 mi · ~2 h 05 min
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Kerema Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaKMA 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
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Goroka Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaGKA 203 km126 mi · ~3 h 38 min
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Baimuru Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaVMU 210 km131 mi · ~3 h 45 min
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Girua Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaPNP 239 km148 mi · ~4 h 16 min
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Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaPOM 240 km149 mi · ~4 h 17 min
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Chimbu Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaCMU 243 km151 mi · ~4 h 20 min
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Madang Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaMAG 259 km161 mi · ~4 h 37 min
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Kikori Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaKRI 273 km170 mi · ~4 h 52 min
Small airfields nearby
- Wau Airport · AYWU0.7 km
- Bulolo Airport · AYBU16 km
- Heiweni Airport · AYHE34 km
- Biaru Airport · AYBR37 km
- Tekadu Airport · AYTZ42 km
- Zenag Airport · AYZA45 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Wau; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Wau?
The nearest airport to Wau is Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE), about 86 km (53 mi) away.
Which international airport is closest to Wau?
Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE) is 86 km from Wau in a straight line — roughly 1 h 32 min by car.
What other airports are near Wau?
Tapini Airport (TPI) — 117 km, Kerema Airport (KMA) — 126 km and Goroka Airport (GKA) — 203 km.
How long does it take to get from Wau to Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport?
About 1 h 32 min by car for the 86 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.