# Distance from Jinja (JIN) to Kigali (KGL)

> 434 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 434 km / 270 mi / 234 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 232° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 52° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Uganda) → Rwanda
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 22:35 in Jinja, it's 21:35 in Kigali)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,004 ft (KGL is higher than JIN)

## Airports

### [Jinja Airport (JIN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jin-jinja-jinja-airport/1ef266de-ef69-682a-9a31-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Jinja, Uganda
- ICAO: HUJI
- Timezone: Africa/Kampala
- Coordinates: 0.450000, 33.200000
- Elevation: 3,855 ft

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 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 22:35 in Jinja, it's 21:35 in Kigali.

## Related

- [Jinja Airport (JIN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jin-jinja-jinja-airport/1ef266de-ef69-682a-9a31-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)