EBB
Kampala
Uganda
18,223 km
11,323 miles
FAV
Fakarava Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
18,223 km
11,323 mi / 9,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
187°
south

Airport Comparison

EBB FAV
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Fakarava Airport
IATA Code EBB FAV
ICAO Code HUEN NTGF
City Kampala N/A
Country Uganda French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3,782 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -16.050000, -145.660000

Kampala (EBB) to Fakarava Airport (FAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia is 18,223 kilometers (11,323 miles / 9,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:13 in Kampala, it's 02:13 in Fakarava Airport. With a 13-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 3,769 feet between the two airports. Fakarava Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 173° (south). 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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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