CIU
Sault Ste Marie
United States
12,032 km
7,476 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
12,032 km
7,476 mi / 6,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
70°
east northeast

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CIU EBB
Airport Name Chippewa County International Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code CIU EBB
ICAO Code KCIU HUEN
City Sault Ste Marie Kampala
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kampala
Elevation 799 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 46.250000, -84.470000 0.040000, 32.440000

Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) in Sault Ste Marie, United States to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 12,032 kilometers (7,476 miles / 6,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 12:37 in Sault Ste Marie, it's 20:37 in Kampala. With a 8-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 2,983 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Chippewa County International Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) follows a heading of 320° (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 Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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