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Nearest Airport to Mbala: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mbala is Kasama Airport (KAA), about 155 km (96 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), 519 km away.

Closest airport KAA Kasama Airport 155 km · 96 mi · ~2 h 46 min by car
Closest international FBM Lubumbashi International Airport 519 km · 323 mi · ~9 h 16 min by car

Airports near Mbala

  1. 1
    Kasama Airport Flag of ZambiaKasama, Zambia · Airfield Airports in Zambia
    KAA 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
  2. 2
    Songwe Airport Flag of TanzaniaMbeya, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    MBI 210 km130 mi · ~3 h 45 min
  3. 3
    Karonga Airport Flag of MalawiKaronga, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    KGJ 304 km189 mi · ~5 h 25 min
  4. 4
    Kalemie Airport Flag of DR CongoKalemie, DR Congo · Regional Airports in DR Congo
    FMI 404 km251 mi · ~7 h 13 min
  5. 5
    Mzuzu Airport Flag of MalawiMzuzu, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    ZZU 410 km254 mi · ~7 h 19 min
  6. 6
    Tabora Airport Flag of TanzaniaTabora, Tanzania · Airfield Airports in Tanzania
    TBO 449 km279 mi · ~8 h 01 min
  7. 7
    Kigoma Airport Flag of TanzaniaKigoma, Tanzania · Airfield Airports in Tanzania
    TKQ 478 km297 mi · ~8 h 32 min
  8. 8
    Dwangwa Airport Flag of MalawiDwangwa, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    DWA 508 km316 mi · ~9 h 05 min
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    Lubumbashi International Airport Flag of DR CongoLubumbashi, DR Congo · International Airports in DR Congo Meet & Greet →
    FBM 519 km323 mi · ~9 h 16 min
  10. 10
    Kasompe Airport Flag of ZambiaChingola, Zambia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zambia
    CGJ 562 km349 mi · ~10 h 02 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Mbala Airport · FLBA3.9 km
  • Rosa Airport78 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mbala?

The nearest airport to Mbala is Kasama Airport (KAA), about 155 km (96 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), 519 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mbala?

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) is 519 km from Mbala in a straight line — roughly 9 h 16 min by car.

What other airports are near Mbala?

Songwe Airport (MBI) — 210 km, Karonga Airport (KGJ) — 304 km and Kalemie Airport (FMI) — 404 km.

How long does it take to get from Mbala to Kasama Airport?

About 2 h 46 min by car for the 155 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.