Kigali to Masaka flights
Masaka lies 259 km (161 mi) north-east of Kigali, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 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.
| Kigali | Masaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Rwanda | Uganda |
| Population | 1.1 million | 116,600 |
| Elevation | 1,542 m (5,059 ft) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Kigali) | UTC+3 (Africa/Kampala) |
| Nearest large airport | KGL, 9 km out | EBB, 89 km out |
Clocks in Masaka are 1 h ahead of Kigali right now, so a 1 h 5 min journey lands 2 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Masaka
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 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).
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 Kigali?
259 km (161 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kigali.
How long does it take to get from Kigali to Masaka by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kigali and Masaka?
Masaka is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Kampala against Africa/Kigali).
Which airports are used for Kigali to Masaka flights?
Typically Kigali International Airport (KGL) 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 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.