CMH
Columbus
United States
12,132 km
7,538 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
12,132 km
7,538 mi / 6,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
73°
east northeast

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CMH EBB
Airport Name John Glenn Columbus International Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code CMH EBB
ICAO Code KCMH HUEN
City Columbus Kampala
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kampala
Elevation 815 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 40.000000, -82.890000 0.040000, 32.440000

Columbus (CMH) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Columbus, United States to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 12,132 kilometers (7,538 miles / 6,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 06:49 in Columbus, it's 14:49 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 2,967 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Columbus (CMH) 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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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