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Nearest Airport to Mufulira: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mufulira is Kasompe Airport (CGJ), about 38 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA), 55 km away.

Closest airport CGJ Kasompe Airport 38 km · 23 mi · ~40 min by car
Closest international NLA Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport 55 km · 34 mi · ~59 min by car

Airports near Mufulira

  1. 1
    Kasompe Airport Flag of ZambiaChingola, Zambia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zambia
    CGJ 38 km23 mi · ~40 min
  2. 2
    Southdowns Airport Flag of ZambiaKitwe, Zambia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zambia
    KIW 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
  3. 3
    Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport Flag of ZambiaNdola, Zambia · International Airports in Zambia Meet & Greet →
    NLA 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
  4. 4
    Peter Zuze Air Force Base Flag of ZambiaNdola, Zambia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zambia
    FLND 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 13 min
  5. 5
    Lubumbashi International Airport Flag of DR CongoLubumbashi, DR Congo · International Airports in DR Congo Meet & Greet →
    FBM 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
  6. 6
    Solwesi Airport Flag of ZambiaSolwesi, Zambia · Airfield Airports in Zambia
    SLI 208 km129 mi · ~3 h 43 min
  7. 7
    Kalumbila Airport Flag of ZambiaKalumbila, Zambia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zambia
    UMB 305 km190 mi · ~5 h 27 min
  8. 8
    Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flag of ZambiaLusaka, Zambia · International Airports in Zambia Meet & Greet →
    LUN 310 km193 mi · ~5 h 32 min
  9. 9
    Lusaka City Airport Flag of ZambiaLusaka, Zambia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zambia
    FLLC 319 km198 mi · ~5 h 41 min
  10. 10
    Kolwezi Airport Flag of DR CongoKolwezi, DR Congo · Regional Airports in DR Congo
    KWZ 358 km222 mi · ~6 h 23 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Mufulira Airport6.1 km
  • Cedrics Farm Airport40 km
  • Siame Gardens Airport40 km
  • Luanshya Zambia Airport · FLLA69 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mufulira?

The nearest airport to Mufulira is Kasompe Airport (CGJ), about 38 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA), 55 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mufulira?

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) is 55 km from Mufulira in a straight line — roughly 59 min by car.

What other airports are near Mufulira?

Southdowns Airport (KIW) — 40 km, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) — 55 km and Peter Zuze Air Force Base — 68 km.

How long does it take to get from Mufulira to Kasompe Airport?

About 40 min by car for the 38 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.