EBB
Kampala
Uganda
13,288 km
8,257 miles
GRI
Grand Island
United States
Distance
13,288 km
8,257 mi / 7,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB GRI
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Central Nebraska Regional Airport
IATA Code EBB GRI
ICAO Code HUEN KGRI
City Kampala Grand Island
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,782 ft 1,847 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 40.970000, -98.310000

Kampala (EBB) to Grand Island (GRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States is 13,288 kilometers (8,257 miles / 7,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:05 in Kampala, it's 04:05 in Grand Island. With a 9-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 1,935 feet between the two airports. Central Nebraska Regional Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Island (GRI) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). 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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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