Arusha to Nyagatare flights
Nyagatare lies 743 km (462 mi) west of Arusha, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 42 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.
| Arusha | Nyagatare | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Rwanda |
| Population | 617,631 | 100,000 |
| Elevation | 1,415 m (4,642 ft) | 1,342 m (4,403 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+2 (Africa/Kigali) |
| Nearest large airport | JRO, 44 km out | KGL, 78 km out |
Clocks in Nyagatare are 1 h behind Arusha right now, so a 1 h 42 min journey lands only 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nyagatare
Crossing from Tanzania into Rwanda: money changes from the Shilling to the Franc (RWF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are BS 1363, Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +250; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648878.
Airports at each end
Leaving Arusha
Arusha is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), 44 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Arusha Airport (ARK, 6 km).
Arriving in Nyagatare
Nyagatare is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 78 km (48 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Savannah Airstrip (KHX, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kigali International Airport | KGL | 78 km (48 mi) | 11,483 ft | 4,859 ft |
| Savannah Airstrip (regional) | KHX | 95 km (59 mi) | 6,004 ft | 3,600 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nyagatare from Arusha?
743 km (462 mi) in a straight line, west of Arusha.
How long does it take to get from Arusha to Nyagatare by air?
About 1 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arusha and Nyagatare?
Nyagatare is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Kigali against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Arusha to Nyagatare flights?
Typically Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL); Nyagatare also has KHX.
What currency do I need in Nyagatare?
The Franc (RWF).
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.