KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
867 km
539 miles
UAS
Samburu South
Kenya
Distance
867 km
539 mi / 468 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL UAS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Samburu South Airport
IATA Code KGL UAS
ICAO Code HRYR HKSB
City Kigali Samburu South
Country Rwanda Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,295 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 0.530000, 37.530000

Kigali (KGL) to Samburu South (UAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Samburu South Airport (UAS) in Samburu South, Kenya is 867 kilometers (539 miles / 468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Rwanda with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:17 in Kigali, it's 17:17 in Samburu South.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,564 feet between the two airports. Samburu South Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Samburu South (UAS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). 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 Samburu South Airport (UAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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