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Nearest Airport to Gikongoro: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Gikongoro is Kirundo Airport (KRE), about 59 km (36 mi) away in Burundi. The closest large international airport is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 84 km away.
Closest airport
KRE
Kirundo Airport
59 km · 36 mi · ~1 h 03 min by car
Closest international
KGL
Kigali International Airport
84 km · 52 mi · ~1 h 30 min by car
Airports near Gikongoro
- 1 KRE 59 km36 mi · ~1 h 03 min
- 2 KME 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
- 3 KGL 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
- 4 BKY 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
- 5 GYI 94 km59 mi · ~1 h 41 min
- 6 GOM 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
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Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International AirportBJM 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
Bujumbura, Burundi · International
Airports in Burundi Meet & Greet →
- 8 GID 112 km70 mi · ~2 h 00 min
- 9 KXO 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
- 10 KHX 195 km121 mi · ~3 h 29 min
Kamakombe, DR Congo · Regional · no scheduled flights
Kisoro, Uganda · AirfieldSmall airfields nearby
- Butare Airport · HRYI23 km
- Mwumba Airport54 km
- Nemba Airport · HRYN72 km
- Gako Airport72 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Gikongoro; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Gikongoro?
The nearest airport to Gikongoro is Kirundo Airport (KRE), about 59 km (36 mi) away in Burundi. The closest large international airport is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 84 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Gikongoro?
Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 84 km from Gikongoro in a straight line — roughly 1 h 30 min by car.
What other airports are near Gikongoro?
Kamembe Airport (KME) — 74 km, Kigali International Airport (KGL) — 84 km and Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) — 87 km.
How long does it take to get from Gikongoro to Kirundo Airport?
About 1 h 03 min by car for the 59 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.