CEM
Central
United States
12,716 km
7,901 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
12,716 km
7,901 mi / 6,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
north

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CEM EBB
Airport Name Central Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code CEM EBB
ICAO Code PACE HUEN
City Central Kampala
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Kampala
Elevation 937 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -144.780000 0.040000, 32.440000

Central (CEM) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Airport (CEM) in Central, United States to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 12,716 kilometers (7,901 miles / 6,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 02:47 in Central, it's 14:47 in Kampala. With a 12-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 2,845 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Central Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Central (CEM) follows a heading of 359° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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