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Nearest Airport to Mwaya: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mwaya is Karonga Airport (KGJ), about 45 km (28 mi) away in Malawi. The closest large international airport is Mfuwe International Airport (MFU), 467 km away.

Closest airport KGJ Karonga Airport 45 km · 28 mi · ~49 min by car
Closest international MFU Mfuwe International Airport 467 km · 290 mi · ~8 h 21 min by car

Airports near Mwaya

  1. 1
    Karonga Airport Flag of MalawiKaronga, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    KGJ 45 km28 mi · ~49 min
  2. 2
    Songwe Airport Flag of TanzaniaMbeya, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    MBI 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  3. 3
    Mzuzu Airport Flag of MalawiMzuzu, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    ZZU 211 km131 mi · ~3 h 46 min
  4. 4
    Iringa Airport Flag of TanzaniaNduli, Tanzania · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Tanzania
    IRI 288 km179 mi · ~5 h 09 min
  5. 5
    Kasama Airport Flag of ZambiaKasama, Zambia · Airfield Airports in Zambia
    KAA 318 km198 mi · ~5 h 41 min
  6. 6
    Dwangwa Airport Flag of MalawiDwangwa, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    DWA 331 km205 mi · ~5 h 54 min
  7. 7
    Dodoma Airport Flag of TanzaniaDodoma, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania
    DOD 425 km264 mi · ~7 h 36 min
  8. 8
    Lichinga Airport Flag of MozambiqueLichinga, Mozambique · Regional Airports in Mozambique
    VXC 438 km272 mi · ~7 h 50 min
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    Mfuwe International Airport Flag of ZambiaMfuwe, Zambia · International Airports in Zambia
    MFU 467 km290 mi · ~8 h 21 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Chitipa Airport · FWCT77 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mwaya?

The nearest airport to Mwaya is Karonga Airport (KGJ), about 45 km (28 mi) away in Malawi. The closest large international airport is Mfuwe International Airport (MFU), 467 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mwaya?

Mfuwe International Airport (MFU) is 467 km from Mwaya in a straight line — roughly 8 h 21 min by car.

What other airports are near Mwaya?

Songwe Airport (MBI) — 102 km, Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) — 211 km and Iringa Airport (IRI) — 288 km.

How long does it take to get from Mwaya to Karonga Airport?

About 49 min by car for the 45 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.