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Nearest Airport to Nyangao: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Nyangao is Mtwara Airport (MYW), about 98 km (61 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), 385 km away.

Closest airport MYW Mtwara Airport 98 km · 61 mi · ~1 h 45 min by car
Closest international DAR Julius Nyerere International Airport 385 km · 239 mi · ~6 h 52 min by car

Airports near Nyangao

  1. 1
    Mtwara Airport Flag of TanzaniaMtwara, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    MYW 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
  2. 2
    Mueda Airport Flag of MozambiqueMueda, Mozambique · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mozambique
    MUD 152 km94 mi · ~2 h 43 min
  3. 3
    Mocímboa da Praia Airport Flag of MozambiqueMocímboa da Praia, Mozambique · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mozambique
    MZB 164 km102 mi · ~2 h 55 min
  4. 4
    Mafia Airport Flag of TanzaniaKilindoni, Tanzania · Airfield Airports in Tanzania
    MFA 272 km169 mi · ~4 h 51 min
  5. 5
    Pemba Airport Flag of MozambiquePemba, Mozambique · Regional Airports in Mozambique
    POL 325 km202 mi · ~5 h 48 min
  6. 6
    Julius Nyerere International Airport Flag of TanzaniaDar es Salaam, Tanzania · International Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    DAR 385 km239 mi · ~6 h 52 min
  7. 7
    Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport Flag of ComorosMoroni, Comoros · Regional Airports in Comoros Meet & Greet →
    HAH 455 km283 mi · ~8 h 08 min
  8. 8
    Iringa Airport Flag of TanzaniaNduli, Tanzania · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Tanzania
    IRI 488 km303 mi · ~8 h 43 min
  9. 9
    Lichinga Airport Flag of MozambiqueLichinga, Mozambique · Regional Airports in Mozambique
    VXC 546 km339 mi · ~9 h 45 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Nachingwea Airport · HTNA55 km
  • Masasi Airport · HTMI72 km
  • Lindi Airport · HTLI75 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Nyangao?

The nearest airport to Nyangao is Mtwara Airport (MYW), about 98 km (61 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), 385 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Nyangao?

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) is 385 km from Nyangao in a straight line — roughly 6 h 52 min by car.

What other airports are near Nyangao?

Mueda Airport (MUD) — 152 km, Mocímboa da Praia Airport (MZB) — 164 km and Mafia Airport (MFA) — 272 km.

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

About 1 h 45 min by car for the 98 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.