KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,078 km
670 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
1,078 km
670 mi / 582 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL UKA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code KGL UKA
ICAO Code HRYR HKUK
City Kigali Ukunda
Country Rwanda Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,859 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Kigali (KGL) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 1,078 kilometers (670 miles / 582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 01:24 in Kigali, it's 02:24 in Ukunda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,761 feet between the two airports. Ukunda Airstrip sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 284° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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