EBB
Kampala
Uganda
3,199 km
1,987 miles
EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
Distance
3,199 km
1,987 mi / 1,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
181°
south

Airport Comparison

EBB EMG
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Empangeni Airport
IATA Code EBB EMG
ICAO Code HUEN FAEM
City Kampala Empangeni
Country Uganda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,782 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -28.720000, 31.890000

Kampala (EBB) to Empangeni (EMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa is 3,199 kilometers (1,987 miles / 1,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:36 in Kampala, it's 16:36 in Empangeni.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,531 feet between the two airports. Empangeni Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Empangeni (EMG) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 Empangeni Airport (EMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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