Entebbe to Kisangani flights
Kisangani lies 812 km (505 mi) 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 47 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 | Kisangani | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uganda | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 102,600 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 1,151 m (3,776 ft) | 400 m (1,312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Kampala) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) |
| Nearest large airport | EBB, 4 km out | FKI, 17 km out |
Clocks in Kisangani are 1 h behind Entebbe right now, so a 1 h 47 min journey lands only 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kisangani
Crossing from Uganda into Democratic Republic of the Congo: money changes from the Shilling to the Franc (CDF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +243; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
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 Kisangani
Kisangani is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bangoka International Airport (FKI), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangoka International Airport | FKI | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,483 ft | 1,417 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kisangani from Entebbe?
812 km (505 mi) in a straight line, west of Entebbe.
How long does it take to get from Entebbe to Kisangani by air?
About 1 h 47 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 Kisangani?
Kisangani is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Lubumbashi against Africa/Kampala).
Which airports are used for Entebbe to Kisangani flights?
Typically Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to Bangoka International Airport (FKI).
What currency do I need in Kisangani?
The Franc (CDF).
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.