KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
489 km
304 miles
PAF
Pakuba Airport
Uganda
Distance
489 km
304 mi / 264 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
19°
north northeast

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KGL PAF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Pakuba Airport
IATA Code KGL PAF
ICAO Code HRYR HUPA
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Uganda
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Kampala
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 2.200000, 31.550000

Kigali (KGL) to Pakuba Airport (PAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Pakuba Airport (PAF) in Pakuba Airport, Uganda is 489 kilometers (304 miles / 264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:14 in Kigali, it's 23:14 in Pakuba Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,859 feet between the two airports. Pakuba Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Pakuba Airport (PAF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Pakuba Airport (PAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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