AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,372 km
8,930 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
14,372 km
8,930 mi / 7,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
232°
southwest

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AKL EBB
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code AKL EBB
ICAO Code NZAA HUEN
City Auckland Kampala
Country New Zealand Uganda
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Kampala
Elevation 23 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 0.040000, 32.440000

Auckland (AKL) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 14,372 kilometers (8,930 miles / 7,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Uganda. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:12 in Auckland, it's 10:12 in Kampala. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,759 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 141° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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