EBB
Kampala
Uganda
2,931 km
1,821 miles
GCJ
Midrand
South Africa
Distance
2,931 km
1,821 mi / 1,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
189°
south

Airport Comparison

EBB GCJ
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Grand Central Airport
IATA Code EBB GCJ
ICAO Code HUEN FAGC
City Kampala Midrand
Country Uganda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,782 ft 5,325 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -25.990000, 28.140000

Kampala (EBB) to Midrand (GCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa is 2,931 kilometers (1,821 miles / 1,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 14:51 in Kampala, it's 13:51 in Midrand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,543 feet between the two airports. Grand Central Airport sits higher than Entebbe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Midrand (GCJ) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 10° (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 Grand Central Airport (GCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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