EBB
Kampala
Uganda
11,915 km
7,404 miles
EKN
Elkins
United States
Distance
11,915 km
7,404 mi / 6,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB EKN
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport
IATA Code EBB EKN
ICAO Code HUEN KEKN
City Kampala Elkins
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/New_York
Elevation 3,782 ft 1,987 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 38.890000, -79.860000

Kampala (EBB) to Elkins (EKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) in Elkins, United States is 11,915 kilometers (7,404 miles / 6,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Uganda with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:07 in Kampala, it's 07:07 in Elkins. 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 1,795 feet between the two airports. Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Elkins (EKN) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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