KBG
Kabalega Falls
Uganda
501 km
312 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
501 km
312 mi / 271 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KBG KGL
Airport Name Kabalega Falls Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code KBG KGL
ICAO Code HUKF HRYR
City Kabalega Falls Kigali
Country Uganda Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,365 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 2.330000, 31.500000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kabalega Falls (KBG) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabalega Falls Airport (KBG) in Kabalega Falls, Uganda to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 501 kilometers (312 miles / 271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:36 in Kabalega Falls, it's 16:36 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,494 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Kabalega Falls Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kabalega Falls (KBG) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kabalega Falls Airport (KBG) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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