EBB
Kampala
Uganda
13,672 km
8,496 miles
ELA
Eagle Lake
United States
Distance
13,672 km
8,496 mi / 7,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB ELA
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Eagle Lake Airport
IATA Code EBB ELA
ICAO Code HUEN KELA
City Kampala Eagle Lake
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,782 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 29.600000, -96.320000

Kampala (EBB) to Eagle Lake (ELA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States is 13,672 kilometers (8,496 miles / 7,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 04:20 in Kampala, it's 19:20 in Eagle Lake. 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 3,598 feet between the two airports. Eagle Lake Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Eagle Lake (ELA) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 68° (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 Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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