BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
420 km
261 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
420 km
261 mi / 227 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BTQ EBB
Airport Name Butare Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code BTQ EBB
ICAO Code HRYI HUEN
City Butare Kampala
Country Rwanda Uganda
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Kampala
Elevation 5,801 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates -2.600000, 29.740000 0.040000, 32.440000

Butare (BTQ) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 420 kilometers (261 miles / 227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Uganda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:41 in Butare, it's 00:41 in Kampala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,019 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits lower than Butare Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Butare (BTQ) follows a heading of 226° (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 Butare Airport (BTQ) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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