# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Mbarara (MBQ)

> 165 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 165 km / 102 mi / 89 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 18° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 198° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Uganda
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 13:34 in Kigali, it's 14:34 in Mbarara)
- **Elevation difference**: 259 ft (MBQ is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [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

### [Mbarara Airport (MBQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mbq-mbarara-mbarara-airport/1ef266de-ef7d-6730-9598-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mbarara, Uganda
- ICAO: HUMA
- Timezone: Africa/Kampala
- Coordinates: -0.560000, 30.600000
- Elevation: 4,600 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 13:34 in Kigali, it's 14:34 in Mbarara.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mbarara Airport (MBQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mbq-mbarara-mbarara-airport/1ef266de-ef7d-6730-9598-06bb2780ed98)
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