# Distance from Masindi (KCU) to Kigali (KGL)

> 451 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 451 km / 280 mi / 244 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 203° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 23° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Uganda) → Rwanda
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 19:43 in Masindi, it's 18:43 in Kigali)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,009 ft (KGL is higher than KCU)

## Airports

### [Masindi Airport (KCU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kcu-masindi-masindi-airport/1ef266de-ef81-629a-a4e5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Masindi, Uganda
- ICAO: HUMI
- Timezone: Africa/Kampala
- Coordinates: 1.760000, 31.740000
- Elevation: 3,850 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 19:43 in Masindi, it's 18:43 in Kigali.

## Related

- [Masindi Airport (KCU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kcu-masindi-masindi-airport/1ef266de-ef81-629a-a4e5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
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