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Nearest Airport to Yei: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Yei is Arua Airport (RUA), about 119 km (74 mi) away in Uganda. The closest large international airport is Juba International Airport (JUB), 134 km away.

Closest airport RUA Arua Airport 119 km · 74 mi · ~2 h 08 min by car
Closest international JUB Juba International Airport 134 km · 83 mi · ~2 h 24 min by car

Airports near Yei

  1. 1
    Arua Airport Flag of UgandaArua, Uganda · Regional Airports in Uganda
    RUA 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
  2. 2
    Juba International Airport Flag of South SudanJuba, South Sudan · International Airports in South Sudan Meet & Greet →
    JUB 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 24 min
  3. 3
    Gulu Airport Flag of UgandaGulu, Uganda · Regional Airports in Uganda
    ULU 228 km142 mi · ~4 h 04 min
  4. 4
    Bunia Airport Flag of DR CongoBunia, DR Congo · Regional Airports in DR Congo
    BUX 286 km178 mi · ~5 h 06 min
  5. 5
    Matari Airport Flag of DR CongoIsiro, DR Congo · Regional Airports in DR Congo
    IRP 371 km230 mi · ~6 h 37 min
  6. 6
    Lokichogio Airport Flag of KenyaLokichogio, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    LKG 407 km253 mi · ~7 h 16 min
  7. 7
    Soroti Airport Flag of UgandaSoroti, Uganda · Regional Airports in Uganda
    SRT 420 km261 mi · ~7 h 30 min
  8. 8
    Wau Airport Flag of South SudanWau, South Sudan · Regional Airports in South Sudan
    WUU 502 km312 mi · ~8 h 58 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Yei Airport7.2 km
  • Aba Airport · FZJF54 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Yei?

The nearest airport to Yei is Arua Airport (RUA), about 119 km (74 mi) away in Uganda. The closest large international airport is Juba International Airport (JUB), 134 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Yei?

Juba International Airport (JUB) is 134 km from Yei in a straight line — roughly 2 h 24 min by car.

What other airports are near Yei?

Juba International Airport (JUB) — 134 km, Gulu Airport (ULU) — 228 km and Bunia Airport (BUX) — 286 km.

How long does it take to get from Yei to Arua Airport?

About 2 h 08 min by car for the 119 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.