JUB
Juba
South Sudan
778 km
483 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
778 km
483 mi / 420 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Juba
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

JUB KGL
Airport Name Juba Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code JUB KGL
ICAO Code HSSJ HRYR
City Juba Kigali
Country South Sudan Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Juba Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,513 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 4.870000, 31.600000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Juba (JUB) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juba Airport (JUB) in Juba, South Sudan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 778 kilometers (483 miles / 420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting South Sudan with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:30 in Juba, it's 05:30 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,346 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Juba Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Juba (JUB) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Juba Airport (JUB) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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