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Nearest Airport to Mpulungu: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mpulungu is Kasama Airport (KAA), about 161 km (100 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), 503 km away.

Closest airport KAA Kasama Airport 161 km · 100 mi · ~2 h 52 min by car
Closest international FBM Lubumbashi International Airport 503 km · 312 mi · ~8 h 59 min by car

Airports near Mpulungu

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    Kasama Airport Flag of ZambiaKasama, Zambia · Airfield Airports in Zambia
    KAA 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 52 min
  2. 2
    Songwe Airport Flag of TanzaniaMbeya, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
    MBI 238 km148 mi · ~4 h 15 min
  3. 3
    Karonga Airport Flag of MalawiKaronga, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    KGJ 332 km207 mi · ~5 h 56 min
  4. 4
    Kalemie Airport Flag of DR CongoKalemie, DR Congo · Regional Airports in DR Congo
    FMI 381 km237 mi · ~6 h 48 min
  5. 5
    Mzuzu Airport Flag of MalawiMzuzu, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    ZZU 435 km271 mi · ~7 h 46 min
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    Tabora Airport Flag of TanzaniaTabora, Tanzania · Airfield Airports in Tanzania
    TBO 452 km281 mi · ~8 h 04 min
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    Kigoma Airport Flag of TanzaniaKigoma, Tanzania · Airfield Airports in Tanzania
    TKQ 460 km286 mi · ~8 h 12 min
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    Lubumbashi International Airport Flag of DR CongoLubumbashi, DR Congo · International Airports in DR Congo Meet & Greet →
    FBM 503 km312 mi · ~8 h 59 min
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    Dwangwa Airport Flag of MalawiDwangwa, Malawi · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Malawi
    DWA 532 km331 mi · ~9 h 30 min
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    Kasompe Airport Flag of ZambiaChingola, Zambia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zambia
    CGJ 551 km342 mi · ~9 h 50 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Mbala Airport · FLBA27 km
  • Kasaba Bay Airport · FLKY56 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mpulungu?

The nearest airport to Mpulungu is Kasama Airport (KAA), about 161 km (100 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), 503 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mpulungu?

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) is 503 km from Mpulungu in a straight line — roughly 8 h 59 min by car.

What other airports are near Mpulungu?

Songwe Airport (MBI) — 238 km, Karonga Airport (KGJ) — 332 km and Kalemie Airport (FMI) — 381 km.

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

About 2 h 52 min by car for the 161 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.