EBB
Kampala
Uganda
16,942 km
10,527 miles
FGI
Apia
Samoa
Distance
16,942 km
10,527 mi / 9,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
121°
east southeast

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EBB FGI
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Fagali'i Airport
IATA Code EBB FGI
ICAO Code HUEN NSFI
City Kampala Apia
Country Uganda Samoa
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Apia
Elevation 3,782 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -13.850000, -171.740000

Kampala (EBB) to Apia (FGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa is 16,942 kilometers (10,527 miles / 9,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Samoa. 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 13:10 in Kampala, it's 23:10 in Apia. With a 10-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 3,651 feet between the two airports. Fagali'i Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Apia (FGI) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). 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 Fagali'i Airport (FGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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