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Nearest Airport to Bu’aale: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Bu’aale is Kismayo Airport (KMU), about 163 km (101 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ), 320 km away.

Closest airport KMU Kismayo Airport 163 km · 101 mi · ~2 h 55 min by car
Closest international MGQ Aden Adde International Airport 320 km · 199 mi · ~5 h 43 min by car

Airports near Bu’aale

  1. 1
    Kismayo Airport Flag of SomaliaKismayo, Somalia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Somalia
    KMU 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 55 min
  2. 2
    K50 Airstrip Flag of SomaliaMogadishu, Somalia · Airfield Airports in Somalia
    — 286 km178 mi · ~5 h 07 min
  3. 3
    Wajir Airport Flag of KenyaWajir, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    WJR 286 km178 mi · ~5 h 07 min
  4. 4
    Aden Adde International Airport Flag of SomaliaMogadishu, Somalia · International Airports in Somalia Meet & Greet →
    MGQ 320 km199 mi · ~5 h 43 min
  5. 5
    Kiwayu Airport Flag of KenyaKiwayu, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    KWY 367 km228 mi · ~6 h 34 min
  6. 6
    Manda Airport Flag of KenyaLamu, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    LAU 415 km258 mi · ~7 h 24 min
  7. 7
    Beledweyne Airport Flag of SomaliaBeledweyne, Somalia · Airfield Airports in Somalia
    BLW 505 km314 mi · ~9 h 01 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Bu'aale Airfield21 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Bu’aale?

The nearest airport to Bu’aale is Kismayo Airport (KMU), about 163 km (101 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ), 320 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Bu’aale?

Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) is 320 km from Bu’aale in a straight line — roughly 5 h 43 min by car.

What other airports are near Bu’aale?

K50 Airstrip — 286 km, Wajir Airport (WJR) — 286 km and Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) — 320 km.

How long does it take to get from Bu’aale to Kismayo Airport?

About 2 h 55 min by car for the 163 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.