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Nearest Airport to Bwizibwera: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Bwizibwera is Savannah Airstrip (KHX), about 104 km (65 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 162 km away.

Closest airport KHX Savannah Airstrip 104 km · 65 mi · ~1 h 52 min by car
Closest international KGL Kigali International Airport 162 km · 101 mi · ~2 h 54 min by car

Airports near Bwizibwera

  1. 1
    Savannah Airstrip Flag of UgandaKihihi, Uganda · Regional Airports in Uganda
    KHX 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  2. 2
    Kisoro Airport Flag of UgandaKisoro, Uganda · Airfield Airports in Uganda
    KXO 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
  3. 3
    Bukoba Airport Flag of TanzaniaBukoba, Tanzania · Airfield Airports in Tanzania
    BKZ 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
  4. 4
    Kigali International Airport Flag of RwandaKigali, Rwanda · International Airports in Rwanda Meet & Greet →
    KGL 162 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min
  5. 5
    Gisenyi Airport Flag of RwandaGisenyi, Rwanda · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Rwanda
    GYI 194 km121 mi · ~3 h 28 min
  6. 6
    Goma International Airport Flag of DR CongoGoma, DR Congo · International Airports in DR Congo Meet & Greet →
    GOM 195 km121 mi · ~3 h 29 min
  7. 7
    Entebbe International Airport Flag of UgandaEntebbe, Uganda · International Airports in Uganda Meet & Greet →
    EBB 214 km133 mi · ~3 h 49 min
  8. 8
    Kirundo Airport Flag of BurundiKirundo, Burundi · Airfield Airports in Burundi
    KRE 225 km140 mi · ~4 h 01 min
  9. 9
    Bunia Airport Flag of DR CongoBunia, DR Congo · Regional Airports in DR Congo
    BUX 244 km152 mi · ~4 h 22 min
  10. 10
    Bukavu Kavumu Airport Flag of DR CongoKamakombe, DR Congo · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in DR Congo
    BKY 278 km173 mi · ~4 h 58 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Mbarara Airport · HUMA5.2 km
  • Ibanda Airport55 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Bwizibwera?

The nearest airport to Bwizibwera is Savannah Airstrip (KHX), about 104 km (65 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 162 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Bwizibwera?

Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 162 km from Bwizibwera in a straight line — roughly 2 h 54 min by car.

What other airports are near Bwizibwera?

Kisoro Airport (KXO) — 127 km, Bukoba Airport (BKZ) — 156 km and Kigali International Airport (KGL) — 162 km.

How long does it take to get from Bwizibwera to Savannah Airstrip?

About 1 h 52 min by car for the 104 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.