# Distance from Kampala (EBB) to Gisenyi (GYI)

> 402 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 402 km / 250 mi / 217 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 242° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 62° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Uganda) → Rwanda
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 08:45 in Kampala, it's 07:45 in Gisenyi)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,300 ft (GYI is higher than EBB)

## Airports

### [Entebbe International Airport (EBB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ebb-kampala-entebbe-international-airport/1ef266de-ef61-68d2-a1e3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kampala, Uganda
- ICAO: HUEN
- Timezone: Africa/Kampala
- Coordinates: 0.040000, 32.440000
- Elevation: 3,782 ft

### [Gisenyi Airport (GYI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gyi-gisenyi-gisenyi-airport/1ef266de-ed86-690e-aadf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gisenyi, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYG
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.680000, 29.260000
- Elevation: 5,082 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:45 in Kampala, it's 07:45 in Gisenyi.

## Related

- [Entebbe International Airport (EBB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ebb-kampala-entebbe-international-airport/1ef266de-ef61-68d2-a1e3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Gisenyi Airport (GYI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gyi-gisenyi-gisenyi-airport/1ef266de-ed86-690e-aadf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)