EBB
Kampala
Uganda
477 km
296 miles
GID
Gitega
Burundi
Distance
477 km
296 mi / 257 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

EBB GID
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Gitega Airport
IATA Code EBB GID
ICAO Code HUEN HBBE
City Kampala Gitega
Country Uganda Burundi
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 3,782 ft 5,741 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -3.420000, 29.910000

Kampala (EBB) to Gitega (GID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi is 477 kilometers (296 miles / 257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:01 in Kampala, it's 02:01 in Gitega.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,959 feet between the two airports. Gitega Airport sits higher than Entebbe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gitega (GID) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Gitega Airport (GID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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