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Nearest Airport to Matiri: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Matiri is Mzuzu Airport (ZZU), about 124 km (77 mi) away in Malawi. The closest large international airport is Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), 359 km away.

Closest airport ZZU Mzuzu Airport 124 km · 77 mi · ~2 h 13 min by car
Closest international LLW Kamuzu International Airport 359 km · 223 mi · ~6 h 25 min by car

Airports near Matiri

  1. 1
    Mzuzu Airport Flag of MalawiMzuzu, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    ZZU 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
  2. 2
    Karonga Airport Flag of MalawiKaronga, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    KGJ 141 km88 mi · ~2 h 31 min
  3. 3
    Dwangwa Airport Flag of MalawiDwangwa, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    DWA 214 km133 mi · ~3 h 49 min
  4. 4
    Songwe Airport Flag of TanzaniaMbeya, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    MBI 270 km168 mi · ~4 h 50 min
  5. 5
    Lichinga Airport Flag of MozambiqueLichinga, Mozambique · Regional Airports in Mozambique
    VXC 283 km176 mi · ~5 h 04 min
  6. 6
    Iringa Airport Flag of TanzaniaNduli, Tanzania · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Tanzania
    IRI 355 km221 mi · ~6 h 21 min
  7. 7
    Kamuzu International Airport Flag of MalawiLumbadzi, Malawi · International Airports in Malawi Meet & Greet →
    LLW 359 km223 mi · ~6 h 25 min
  8. 8
    Kasama Airport Flag of ZambiaKasama, Zambia · Airfield Airports in Zambia
    KAA 417 km259 mi · ~7 h 27 min
  9. 9
    Mfuwe International Airport Flag of ZambiaMfuwe, Zambia · International Airports in Zambia
    MFU 426 km265 mi · ~7 h 37 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Mbinga Airport27 km
  • Liuli Airport49 km
  • Mbamba Bay Airport62 km
  • Songea Airport · HTSO75 km
  • Chilumba Private Airport79 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Matiri?

The nearest airport to Matiri is Mzuzu Airport (ZZU), about 124 km (77 mi) away in Malawi. The closest large international airport is Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), 359 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Matiri?

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) is 359 km from Matiri in a straight line — roughly 6 h 25 min by car.

What other airports are near Matiri?

Karonga Airport (KGJ) — 141 km, Dwangwa Airport (DWA) — 214 km and Songwe Airport (MBI) — 270 km.

How long does it take to get from Matiri to Mzuzu Airport?

About 2 h 13 min by car for the 124 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.