BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
1,770 km
1,100 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
1,770 km
1,100 mi / 956 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
351°
north

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BLZ EBB
Airport Name Chileka International Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code BLZ EBB
ICAO Code FWCL HUEN
City Blantyre Kampala
Country Malawi Uganda
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Africa/Kampala
Elevation 2,555 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 0.040000, 32.440000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 1,770 kilometers (1,100 miles / 956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:55 in Blantyre, it's 11:55 in Kampala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,227 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Chileka International Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 171° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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