CDS
Childress
United States
13,789 km
8,568 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
13,789 km
8,568 mi / 7,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
62°
east northeast

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CDS EBB
Airport Name Childress Municipal Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code CDS EBB
ICAO Code KCDS HUEN
City Childress Kampala
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kampala
Elevation 1,954 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, -100.290000 0.040000, 32.440000

Childress (CDS) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) in Childress, United States to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 13,789 kilometers (8,568 miles / 7,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 16:15 in Childress, it's 01:15 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 1,828 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Childress Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Childress (CDS) follows a heading of 313° (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 Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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