KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
415 km
258 miles
SHY
Shinyanga
Tanzania
Distance
415 km
258 mi / 224 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL SHY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Shinyanga Airport
IATA Code KGL SHY
ICAO Code HRYR HTSY
City Kigali Shinyanga
Country Rwanda Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,800 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -3.610000, 33.500000

Kigali (KGL) to Shinyanga (SHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Shinyanga Airport (SHY) in Shinyanga, Tanzania is 415 kilometers (258 miles / 224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:03 in Kigali, it's 23:03 in Shinyanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,059 feet between the two airports. Shinyanga Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Shinyanga (SHY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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