EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,902 km
8,017 miles
GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
Distance
12,902 km
8,017 mi / 6,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EBB GKL
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Great Keppel Is Airport
IATA Code EBB GKL
ICAO Code HUEN YGKL
City Kampala N/A
Country Uganda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Australia/Lindeman
Elevation 3,782 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -23.180000, 150.940000

Kampala (EBB) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia is 12,902 kilometers (8,017 miles / 6,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Australia. 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 17:59 in Kampala, it's 00:59 in Great Keppel Is Airport. With a 7-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 3,761 feet between the two airports. Great Keppel Is Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 258° (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 Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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