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Nearest Airport to Solwezi: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Solwezi is Solwesi Airport (SLI), about 2.7 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), 140 km away.

Closest airport SLI Solwesi Airport 2.7 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international FBM Lubumbashi International Airport 140 km · 87 mi · ~2 h 30 min by car

Airports near Solwezi

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    Solwesi Airport Flag of ZambiaSolwesi, Zambia · Airfield Airports in Zambia
    SLI 2.7 km2 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Kalumbila Airport Flag of ZambiaKalumbila, Zambia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zambia
    UMB 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  3. 3
    Lubumbashi International Airport Flag of DR CongoLubumbashi, DR Congo · International Airports in DR Congo Meet & Greet →
    FBM 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
  4. 4
    Kasompe Airport Flag of ZambiaChingola, Zambia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zambia
    CGJ 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 02 min
  5. 5
    Kolwezi Airport Flag of DR CongoKolwezi, DR Congo · Regional Airports in DR Congo
    KWZ 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 16 min
  6. 6
    Southdowns Airport Flag of ZambiaKitwe, Zambia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zambia
    KIW 208 km129 mi · ~3 h 43 min
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    Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport Flag of ZambiaNdola, Zambia · International Airports in Zambia Meet & Greet →
    NLA 247 km154 mi · ~4 h 25 min
  8. 8
    Peter Zuze Air Force Base Flag of ZambiaNdola, Zambia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zambia
    FLND 263 km164 mi · ~4 h 42 min
  9. 9
    Kamina Air Base Flag of DR CongoLumwe, DR Congo · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in DR Congo
    FZSA 411 km256 mi · ~7 h 21 min
  10. 10
    Kamina City Airport Flag of DR CongoKamina, DR Congo · Airfield Airports in DR Congo
    KMN 412 km256 mi · ~7 h 21 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Solwezi?

The nearest airport to Solwezi is Solwesi Airport (SLI), about 2.7 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), 140 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Solwezi?

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) is 140 km from Solwezi in a straight line — roughly 2 h 30 min by car.

What other airports are near Solwezi?

Kalumbila Airport (UMB) — 103 km, Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) — 140 km and Kasompe Airport (CGJ) — 169 km.

How long does it take to get from Solwezi to Solwesi Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 2.7 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.