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Nearest Airport to Lira: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Lira is Gulu Airport (ULU), about 93 km (58 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Entebbe International Airport (EBB), 251 km away.
Closest airport
ULU
Gulu Airport
93 km · 58 mi · ~1 h 40 min by car
Closest international
EBB
Entebbe International Airport
251 km · 156 mi · ~4 h 29 min by car
Airports near Lira
- 1 ULU 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
- 2 SRT 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
- 3 RUA 238 km148 mi · ~4 h 15 min
- 4 EBB 251 km156 mi · ~4 h 29 min
- 5 KTL 269 km167 mi · ~4 h 49 min
- 6 LKG 270 km168 mi · ~4 h 50 min
- 7 BUX 307 km191 mi · ~5 h 29 min
- 8 LOK 316 km196 mi · ~5 h 39 min
- 9 JUB 325 km202 mi · ~5 h 48 min
- 10 KIS 330 km205 mi · ~5 h 53 min
Kitale, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights
Bunia, DR Congo · Regional
Juba, South Sudan · InternationalSmall airfields nearby
- Lira Airport1.9 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Lira; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Lira?
The nearest airport to Lira is Gulu Airport (ULU), about 93 km (58 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Entebbe International Airport (EBB), 251 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Lira?
Entebbe International Airport (EBB) is 251 km from Lira in a straight line — roughly 4 h 29 min by car.
What other airports are near Lira?
Soroti Airport (SRT) — 99 km, Arua Airport (RUA) — 238 km and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) — 251 km.
How long does it take to get from Lira to Gulu Airport?
About 1 h 40 min by car for the 93 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.