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Nearest Airport to Liwale: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Liwale is Mtwara Airport (MYW), about 254 km (158 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), 351 km away.

Closest airport MYW Mtwara Airport 254 km · 158 mi · ~4 h 32 min by car
Closest international DAR Julius Nyerere International Airport 351 km · 218 mi · ~6 h 16 min by car

Airports near Liwale

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    Mtwara Airport Flag of TanzaniaMtwara, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    MYW 254 km158 mi · ~4 h 32 min
  2. 2
    Mueda Airport Flag of MozambiqueMueda, Mozambique · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mozambique
    MUD 277 km172 mi · ~4 h 57 min
  3. 3
    Mafia Airport Flag of TanzaniaKilindoni, Tanzania · Airfield Airports in Tanzania
    MFA 280 km174 mi · ~5 h 00 min
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    Mocímboa da Praia Airport Flag of MozambiqueMocímboa da Praia, Mozambique · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mozambique
    MZB 319 km198 mi · ~5 h 41 min
  5. 5
    Iringa Airport Flag of TanzaniaNduli, Tanzania · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Tanzania
    IRI 335 km208 mi · ~5 h 58 min
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    Julius Nyerere International Airport Flag of TanzaniaDar es Salaam, Tanzania · International Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    DAR 351 km218 mi · ~6 h 16 min
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    Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Flag of TanzaniaZanzibar, Tanzania · International Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    ZNZ 419 km260 mi · ~7 h 29 min
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    Karonga Airport Flag of MalawiKaronga, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    KGJ 443 km275 mi · ~7 h 55 min
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    Pemba Airport Flag of MozambiquePemba, Mozambique · Regional Airports in Mozambique
    POL 457 km284 mi · ~8 h 09 min
  10. 10
    Dodoma Airport Flag of TanzaniaDodoma, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania
    DOD 466 km290 mi · ~8 h 20 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Liwale Airport7.6 km
  • Mlembwe Airport59 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Liwale?

The nearest airport to Liwale is Mtwara Airport (MYW), about 254 km (158 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), 351 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Liwale?

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) is 351 km from Liwale in a straight line — roughly 6 h 16 min by car.

What other airports are near Liwale?

Mueda Airport (MUD) — 277 km, Mafia Airport (MFA) — 280 km and Mocímboa da Praia Airport (MZB) — 319 km.

How long does it take to get from Liwale to Mtwara Airport?

About 4 h 32 min by car for the 254 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.