COS
Colorado Springs
United States
13,877 km
8,623 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
13,877 km
8,623 mi / 7,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
56°
northeast

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COS EBB
Airport Name City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code COS EBB
ICAO Code KCOS HUEN
City Colorado Springs Kampala
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Kampala
Elevation 6,187 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 38.810000, -104.700000 0.040000, 32.440000

Colorado Springs (COS) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 13,877 kilometers (8,623 miles / 7,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 01:40 in Colorado Springs, it's 11:40 in Kampala. With a 10-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 2,405 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits lower than City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Colorado Springs (COS) 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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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