COU
Columbia
United States
12,929 km
8,034 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
12,929 km
8,034 mi / 6,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
67°
east northeast

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COU EBB
Airport Name Columbia Regional Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code COU EBB
ICAO Code KCOU HUEN
City Columbia Kampala
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kampala
Elevation 889 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 38.820000, -92.220000 0.040000, 32.440000

Columbia (COU) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 12,929 kilometers (8,034 miles / 6,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 11:19 in Columbia, it's 20:19 in Kampala. With a 9-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 2,893 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Columbia Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Columbia (COU) follows a heading of 314° (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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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