CIL
Council
United States
12,677 km
7,877 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
12,677 km
7,877 mi / 6,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Nome
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CIL EBB
Airport Name Council Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code CIL EBB
ICAO Code KK29 HUEN
City Council Kampala
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/Nome Africa/Kampala
Elevation 100 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 64.900000, -163.700000 0.040000, 32.440000

Council (CIL) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Council Airport (CIL) in Council, United States to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 12,677 kilometers (7,877 miles / 6,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 11:41 in Council, it's 23:41 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 3,682 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Council Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Council (CIL) follows a heading of 7° (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 Council Airport (CIL) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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