Bengaluru to Masaka flights
Masaka lies 5,267 km (3,273 mi) west of Bengaluru, -2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 7 h 30 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bengaluru | Masaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Uganda |
| Population | 8.5 million | 116,600 |
| Elevation | 914 m (2,999 ft) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+3 (Africa/Kampala) |
| Nearest large airport | BLR, 28 km out | EBB, 89 km out |
Clocks in Masaka are 2 h 30 min behind Bengaluru right now, so a 7 h 30 min journey lands only 5 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Masaka
Crossing from India into Uganda: money changes from the Rupee to the Shilling (UGX); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +256; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bengaluru
Bengaluru is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Masaka
Masaka is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Entebbe International Airport (EBB), 89 km (55 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entebbe International Airport | EBB | 89 km (55 mi) | 12,000 ft | 3,782 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Masaka from Bengaluru?
5,267 km (3,273 mi) in a straight line, west of Bengaluru.
How long does it take to get from Bengaluru to Masaka by air?
About 7 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bengaluru and Masaka?
Masaka is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Africa/Kampala against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Bengaluru to Masaka flights?
Typically Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
What currency do I need in Masaka?
The Shilling (UGX).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.