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Nearest Airport to Rumbek: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Rumbek is Wau Airport (WUU), about 214 km (133 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Juba International Airport (JUB), 303 km away.

Closest airport WUU Wau Airport 214 km · 133 mi · ~3 h 49 min by car

Closest international JUB Juba International Airport 303 km · 188 mi · ~5 h 24 min by car

Airports near Rumbek

1
Wau Airport Wau, South Sudan · Regional Airports in South Sudan
WUU 214 km133 mi · ~3 h 49 min
2
Juba International Airport Juba, South Sudan · International Airports in South Sudan Meet & Greet →
JUB 303 km188 mi · ~5 h 24 min
3
Malakal International Airport Malakal, South Sudan · Regional Airports in South Sudan
MAK 375 km233 mi · ~6 h 42 min
4
Arua Airport Arua, Uganda · Regional Airports in Uganda
RUA 440 km273 mi · ~7 h 51 min
5
Matari Airport Isiro, DR Congo · Regional Airports in DR Congo
IRP 499 km310 mi · ~8 h 55 min
6
Paloich Airport Higleig, South Sudan · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Sudan
— 517 km321 mi · ~9 h 14 min

Small airfields nearby

Rumbek Airport2.9 km
Akot Airstrip48 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Rumbek?

The nearest airport to Rumbek is Wau Airport (WUU), about 214 km (133 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Juba International Airport (JUB), 303 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Rumbek?

Juba International Airport (JUB) is 303 km from Rumbek in a straight line — roughly 5 h 24 min by car.

What other airports are near Rumbek?

Juba International Airport (JUB) — 303 km, Malakal International Airport (MAK) — 375 km and Arua Airport (RUA) — 440 km.

How long does it take to get from Rumbek to Wau Airport?

About 3 h 49 min by car for the 214 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.