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Nearest Airport to Ruangwa: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ruangwa is Mtwara Airport (MYW), about 140 km (87 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), 356 km away.

Closest airport MYW Mtwara Airport 140 km · 87 mi · ~2 h 30 min by car
Closest international DAR Julius Nyerere International Airport 356 km · 221 mi · ~6 h 22 min by car

Airports near Ruangwa

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    Mtwara Airport Flag of TanzaniaMtwara, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    MYW 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
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    Mueda Airport Flag of MozambiqueMueda, Mozambique · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mozambique
    MUD 191 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 min
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    Mocímboa da Praia Airport Flag of MozambiqueMocímboa da Praia, Mozambique · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mozambique
    MZB 212 km132 mi · ~3 h 47 min
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    Mafia Airport Flag of TanzaniaKilindoni, Tanzania · Airfield Airports in Tanzania
    MFA 252 km157 mi · ~4 h 30 min
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    Julius Nyerere International Airport Flag of TanzaniaDar es Salaam, Tanzania · International Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    DAR 356 km221 mi · ~6 h 22 min
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    Pemba Airport Flag of MozambiquePemba, Mozambique · Regional Airports in Mozambique
    POL 369 km229 mi · ~6 h 35 min
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    Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Flag of TanzaniaZanzibar, Tanzania · International Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    ZNZ 429 km266 mi · ~7 h 39 min
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    Iringa Airport Flag of TanzaniaNduli, Tanzania · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Tanzania
    IRI 440 km273 mi · ~7 h 51 min
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    Lichinga Airport Flag of MozambiqueLichinga, Mozambique · Regional Airports in Mozambique
    VXC 535 km333 mi · ~9 h 34 min
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    Dodoma Airport Flag of TanzaniaDodoma, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania
    DOD 557 km346 mi · ~9 h 57 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Nachingwea Airport · HTNA36 km
  • Masasi Airport · HTMI76 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ruangwa?

The nearest airport to Ruangwa is Mtwara Airport (MYW), about 140 km (87 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), 356 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Ruangwa?

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) is 356 km from Ruangwa in a straight line — roughly 6 h 22 min by car.

What other airports are near Ruangwa?

Mueda Airport (MUD) — 191 km, Mocímboa da Praia Airport (MZB) — 212 km and Mafia Airport (MFA) — 252 km.

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

About 2 h 30 min by car for the 140 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.