EBB to KGL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 340 km (211 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (KGL to EBB).
How far is it from Entebbe to Kigali?
The great-circle distance between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 340 km (211 mi, 184 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from EBB to KGL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KGL is roughly southwest of EBB.
How is the EBB to KGL route written in code?
The pair is written EBB-KGL in IATA codes and HUEN-HRYR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Entebbe International Airport is EBB (HUEN), Kigali International Airport is KGL (HRYR).
| EBB | KGL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Entebbe International Airport | Kigali International Airport |
| ICAO code | HUEN | HRYR |
| Country | Uganda | Rwanda |
| Elevation | 3,782 ft | 4,859 ft |
| Rank by connections | #430 | #378 |
Both ICAO codes start with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KGL sits 1,077 ft (328 m) higher than EBB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying EBB to KGL
7 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 7 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET | Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | Ethiopian | Active |
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
| QR | Qatar Airways | QTR | Qatari | Active |
| SN | Brussels Airlines | DAT | Bee-Line | Active |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | THY | Turkair | Active |
| U7 | Northern Dene Airways | - | - | Active |
| WB | Rwandair Express | RWD | Rwandair | Active |
A further 5 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AC, AF, DL, LH, UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Entebbe from Kigali?
Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) are 340 km (211 mi, 184 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from EBB to KGL?
A typical nonstop flight between EBB and KGL takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KGL from EBB?
Kigali International Airport (KGL) lies roughly southwest of Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
Which airlines fly EBB to KGL?
7 airlines appear on the EBB-KGL route in the open dataset, including Ethiopian Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Qatar Airways.
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