Gisenyi to Kampala flights
Kampala lies 433 km (269 mi) north-east of Gisenyi, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 18 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.
| Gisenyi | Kampala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Rwanda | Uganda |
| Population | 172,357 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 1,461 m (4,793 ft) | 1,223 m (4,012 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Kigali) | UTC+3 (Africa/Kampala) |
| Nearest large airport | GOM, 4 km out | EBB, 34 km out |
Clocks in Kampala are 1 h ahead of Gisenyi right now, so a 1 h 18 min journey lands 2 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kampala
Crossing from Rwanda into Uganda: money changes from the Franc to the Shilling (UGX); traffic switches to the left; 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 Gisenyi
Gisenyi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Goma International Airport (GOM), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,695 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kamembe Airport (KME, 93 km).
Arriving in Kampala
Kampala is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Entebbe International Airport (EBB), 34 km (21 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 | 34 km (21 mi) | 12,000 ft | 3,782 ft |
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Staying in Kampala
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Common questions
How far is Kampala from Gisenyi?
433 km (269 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Gisenyi.
How long does it take to get from Gisenyi to Kampala by air?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gisenyi and Kampala?
Kampala is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Kampala against Africa/Kigali).
Which airports are used for Gisenyi to Kampala flights?
Typically Goma International Airport (GOM) to Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
What currency do I need in Kampala?
The Shilling (UGX).
Where can I stay in Kampala?
Our booking partner lists 1,594+ places to stay in Kampala, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.