Entebbe to Kigali flights
Kigali lies 350 km (217 mi) south-west of Entebbe, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 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.
| Entebbe | Kigali | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uganda | Rwanda |
| Population | 102,600 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 1,151 m (3,776 ft) | 1,542 m (5,059 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Kampala) | UTC+2 (Africa/Kigali) |
| Nearest large airport | EBB, 4 km out | KGL, 9 km out |
Clocks in Kigali are 1 h behind Entebbe right now, so a 1 h 12 min journey lands only 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kigali
Crossing from Uganda 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 Entebbe
Entebbe is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Entebbe International Airport (EBB), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kigali
Kigali is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Goma International Airport (GOM, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kigali International Airport | KGL | 9 km (6 mi) | 11,483 ft | 4,859 ft |
| Goma International Airport | GOM | 97 km (60 mi) | 9,695 ft | 5,089 ft |
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Staying in Kigali
Our booking partner lists 1,041+ places to stay in Kigali (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 471 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (280), and 11 are five-star. Across 72 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 21,701 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kigali from Entebbe?
350 km (217 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Entebbe.
How long does it take to get from Entebbe to Kigali by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Entebbe and Kigali?
Kigali is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Kigali against Africa/Kampala).
Which airports are used for Entebbe to Kigali flights?
Typically Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL); Kigali also has GOM.
What currency do I need in Kigali?
The Franc (RWF).
Where can I stay in Kigali?
Our booking partner lists 1,041+ places to stay in Kigali, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.