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Nearest Airport to Balanbale: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Balanbale is Shilavo Airport (HIL), about 116 km (72 mi) away in Ethiopia. The closest large international airport is Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ), 421 km away.
Closest airport
HIL
Shilavo Airport
116 km · 72 mi · ~2 h 04 min by car
Closest international
MGQ
Aden Adde International Airport
421 km · 261 mi · ~7 h 31 min by car
Airports near Balanbale
- 1 HIL 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
- 2 BLW 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
- 3 ABK 199 km124 mi · ~3 h 34 min
- 4 GLK 218 km136 mi · ~3 h 54 min
- 5 GDE 242 km151 mi · ~4 h 20 min
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Aden Adde International AirportMGQ 421 km261 mi · ~7 h 31 minMogadishu, Somalia · International
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- 7 — 427 km265 mi · ~7 h 38 min
- 8 GGR 430 km267 mi · ~7 h 41 min
- 9 HGA 456 km283 mi · ~8 h 08 min
- 10 JIJ 506 km314 mi · ~9 h 02 min
Shilavo, Ethiopia · AirfieldSmall airfields nearby
- Guriel Airport56 km
- Dusomareb Airport74 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Balanbale; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Balanbale?
The nearest airport to Balanbale is Shilavo Airport (HIL), about 116 km (72 mi) away in Ethiopia. The closest large international airport is Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ), 421 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Balanbale?
Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) is 421 km from Balanbale in a straight line — roughly 7 h 31 min by car.
What other airports are near Balanbale?
Beledweyne Airport (BLW) — 126 km, Kebri Dahar Airport (ABK) — 199 km and Galcaio Airport (GLK) — 218 km.
How long does it take to get from Balanbale to Shilavo Airport?
About 2 h 04 min by car for the 116 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.