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Nearest Airport to Nchelenge: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Nchelenge is Kasama Airport (KAA), about 279 km (173 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), 282 km away.

Closest airport KAA Kasama Airport 279 km · 173 mi · ~4 h 59 min by car
Closest international FBM Lubumbashi International Airport 282 km · 175 mi · ~5 h 02 min by car

Airports near Nchelenge

  1. 1
    Kasama Airport Flag of ZambiaKasama, Zambia · Airfield Airports in Zambia
    KAA 279 km173 mi · ~4 h 59 min
  2. 2
    Lubumbashi International Airport Flag of DR CongoLubumbashi, DR Congo · International Airports in DR Congo Meet & Greet →
    FBM 282 km175 mi · ~5 h 02 min
  3. 3
    Kasompe Airport Flag of ZambiaChingola, Zambia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zambia
    CGJ 370 km230 mi · ~6 h 37 min
  4. 4
    Kolwezi Airport Flag of DR CongoKolwezi, DR Congo · Regional Airports in DR Congo
    KWZ 387 km241 mi · ~6 h 55 min
  5. 5
    Kalemie Airport Flag of DR CongoKalemie, DR Congo · Regional Airports in DR Congo
    FMI 390 km242 mi · ~6 h 58 min
  6. 6
    Kamina Air Base Flag of DR CongoLumwe, DR Congo · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in DR Congo
    FZSA 390 km242 mi · ~6 h 58 min
  7. 7
    Southdowns Airport Flag of ZambiaKitwe, Zambia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zambia
    KIW 400 km249 mi · ~7 h 09 min
  8. 8
    Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport Flag of ZambiaNdola, Zambia · International Airports in Zambia Meet & Greet →
    NLA 403 km251 mi · ~7 h 12 min
  9. 9
    Peter Zuze Air Force Base Flag of ZambiaNdola, Zambia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zambia
    FLND 406 km252 mi · ~7 h 15 min
  10. 10
    Solwesi Airport Flag of ZambiaSolwesi, Zambia · Airfield Airports in Zambia
    SLI 407 km253 mi · ~7 h 16 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Kashikishi Airport4.5 km
  • Kashobwe Airport38 km
  • Kilwa Airport45 km
  • Kawambwa Airport64 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Nchelenge?

The nearest airport to Nchelenge is Kasama Airport (KAA), about 279 km (173 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), 282 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Nchelenge?

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) is 282 km from Nchelenge in a straight line — roughly 5 h 02 min by car.

What other airports are near Nchelenge?

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) — 282 km, Kasompe Airport (CGJ) — 370 km and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) — 387 km.

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

About 4 h 59 min by car for the 279 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.