# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Shinyanga (SHY)

> 415 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 415 km / 258 mi / 224 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 116° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 296° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Tanzania
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 00:23 in Kigali, it's 01:23 in Shinyanga)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,059 ft (SHY 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

### [Shinyanga Airport (SHY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/shy-shinyanga-shinyanga-airport/1ef266de-ef2f-6ce2-b88c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shinyanga, Tanzania
- ICAO: HTSY
- Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Coordinates: -3.610000, 33.500000
- Elevation: 3,800 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 00:23 in Kigali, it's 01:23 in Shinyanga.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Shinyanga Airport (SHY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/shy-shinyanga-shinyanga-airport/1ef266de-ef2f-6ce2-b88c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)