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Nearest Airport to Mbamba Bay: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mbamba Bay is Mzuzu Airport (ZZU), about 84 km (52 mi) away in Malawi. The closest large international airport is Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), 298 km away.

Closest airport ZZU Mzuzu Airport 84 km · 52 mi · ~1 h 30 min by car
Closest international LLW Kamuzu International Airport 298 km · 185 mi · ~5 h 20 min by car

Airports near Mbamba Bay

  1. 1
    Mzuzu Airport Flag of MalawiMzuzu, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    ZZU 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
  2. 2
    Dwangwa Airport Flag of MalawiDwangwa, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    DWA 154 km95 mi · ~2 h 45 min
  3. 3
    Karonga Airport Flag of MalawiKaronga, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    KGJ 176 km109 mi · ~3 h 09 min
  4. 4
    Lichinga Airport Flag of MozambiqueLichinga, Mozambique · Regional Airports in Mozambique
    VXC 228 km142 mi · ~4 h 04 min
  5. 5
    Kamuzu International Airport Flag of MalawiLumbadzi, Malawi · International Airports in Malawi Meet & Greet →
    LLW 298 km185 mi · ~5 h 20 min
  6. 6
    Songwe Airport Flag of TanzaniaMbeya, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    MBI 309 km192 mi · ~5 h 32 min
  7. 7
    Mfuwe International Airport Flag of ZambiaMfuwe, Zambia · International Airports in Zambia
    MFU 378 km235 mi · ~6 h 45 min
  8. 8
    Kasama Airport Flag of ZambiaKasama, Zambia · Airfield Airports in Zambia
    KAA 416 km258 mi · ~7 h 25 min
  9. 9
    Iringa Airport Flag of TanzaniaNduli, Tanzania · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Tanzania
    IRI 416 km259 mi · ~7 h 26 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Mbamba Bay Airport8.6 km
  • Liuli Airport22 km
  • Mbinga Airport44 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mbamba Bay?

The nearest airport to Mbamba Bay is Mzuzu Airport (ZZU), about 84 km (52 mi) away in Malawi. The closest large international airport is Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), 298 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mbamba Bay?

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) is 298 km from Mbamba Bay in a straight line — roughly 5 h 20 min by car.

What other airports are near Mbamba Bay?

Dwangwa Airport (DWA) — 154 km, Karonga Airport (KGJ) — 176 km and Lichinga Airport (VXC) — 228 km.

How long does it take to get from Mbamba Bay to Mzuzu Airport?

About 1 h 30 min by car for the 84 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.