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Nearest Airport to Karema: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Karema is Kalemie Airport (FMI), about 168 km (105 mi) away in DR Congo. The closest large international airport is Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM), 408 km away.

Closest airport FMI Kalemie Airport 168 km · 105 mi · ~3 h 00 min by car
Closest international BJM Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport 408 km · 254 mi · ~7 h 17 min by car

Airports near Karema

  1. 1
    Kalemie Airport Flag of DR CongoKalemie, DR Congo · Regional Airports in DR Congo
    FMI 168 km105 mi · ~3 h 00 min
  2. 2
    Kigoma Airport Flag of TanzaniaKigoma, Tanzania · Airfield Airports in Tanzania
    TKQ 231 km144 mi · ~4 h 08 min
  3. 3
    Tabora Airport Flag of TanzaniaTabora, Tanzania · Airfield Airports in Tanzania
    TBO 328 km204 mi · ~5 h 52 min
  4. 4
    Gitega Airport Flag of BurundiGitega, Burundi · Regional Airports in Burundi
    GID 383 km238 mi · ~6 h 50 min
  5. 5
    Kasama Airport Flag of ZambiaKasama, Zambia · Airfield Airports in Zambia
    KAA 384 km239 mi · ~6 h 52 min
  6. 6
    Songwe Airport Flag of TanzaniaMbeya, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    MBI 390 km242 mi · ~6 h 58 min
  7. 7
    Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport Flag of BurundiBujumbura, Burundi · International Airports in Burundi Meet & Greet →
    BJM 408 km254 mi · ~7 h 17 min
  8. 8
    Shinyanga Airport Flag of TanzaniaShinyanga, Tanzania · Airfield Airports in Tanzania
    SHY 493 km306 mi · ~8 h 48 min
  9. 9
    Karonga Airport Flag of MalawiKaronga, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    KGJ 515 km320 mi · ~9 h 12 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Lwafi Airport53 km
  • Lugonesi Airport75 km
  • Sitalike Airport80 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Karema?

The nearest airport to Karema is Kalemie Airport (FMI), about 168 km (105 mi) away in DR Congo. The closest large international airport is Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM), 408 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Karema?

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) is 408 km from Karema in a straight line — roughly 7 h 17 min by car.

What other airports are near Karema?

Kigoma Airport (TKQ) — 231 km, Tabora Airport (TBO) — 328 km and Gitega Airport (GID) — 383 km.

How long does it take to get from Karema to Kalemie Airport?

About 3 h 00 min by car for the 168 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.