ALX
Alexander City
United States
12,622 km
7,843 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
12,622 km
7,843 mi / 6,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
74°
east northeast

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ALX EBB
Airport Name Thomas C Russell Field Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code ALX EBB
ICAO Code KALX HUEN
City Alexander City Kampala
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kampala
Elevation 686 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 32.910000, -85.960000 0.040000, 32.440000

Alexander City (ALX) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) in Alexander City, United States to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 12,622 kilometers (7,843 miles / 6,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 United States with Uganda. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:39 in Alexander City, it's 16:39 in Kampala. With a 9-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 3,096 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Thomas C Russell Field.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Alexander City (ALX) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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