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Nearest Airport to Kakonko: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Kakonko is Gitega Airport (GID), about 118 km (73 mi) away in Burundi. The closest large international airport is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 172 km away.
Closest airport
GID
Gitega Airport
118 km · 73 mi · ~2 h 06 min by car
Closest international
KGL
Kigali International Airport
172 km · 107 mi · ~3 h 05 min by car
Airports near Kakonko
- 1 GID 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
- 2 KRE 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
- 3 KGL 172 km107 mi · ~3 h 05 min
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Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International AirportBJM 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 16 min
Bujumbura, Burundi · International
Airports in Burundi Meet & Greet →
- 5 TKQ 229 km142 mi · ~4 h 05 min
- 6 BKZ 237 km147 mi · ~4 h 14 min
- 7 MWZ 238 km148 mi · ~4 h 15 min
- 8 KME 246 km153 mi · ~4 h 23 min
- 9 GYI 260 km162 mi · ~4 h 39 min
- 10 KXO 262 km163 mi · ~4 h 40 min
Kigali, Rwanda · International
Kisoro, Uganda · AirfieldSmall airfields nearby
- Kibondo Airport44 km
- Tulawaka Gold Mine Airstrip65 km
- Kifura Airstrip71 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Kakonko; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Kakonko?
The nearest airport to Kakonko is Gitega Airport (GID), about 118 km (73 mi) away in Burundi. The closest large international airport is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 172 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Kakonko?
Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 172 km from Kakonko in a straight line — roughly 3 h 05 min by car.
What other airports are near Kakonko?
Kirundo Airport (KRE) — 127 km, Kigali International Airport (KGL) — 172 km and Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) — 183 km.
How long does it take to get from Kakonko to Gitega Airport?
About 2 h 06 min by car for the 118 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.