EBB
Kampala
Uganda
11,521 km
7,159 miles
GTE
Groote Eylandt
Australia
Distance
11,521 km
7,159 mi / 6,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EBB GTE
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Groote Eylandt Airport
IATA Code EBB GTE
ICAO Code HUEN YGTE
City Kampala Groote Eylandt
Country Uganda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Australia/Darwin
Elevation 3,782 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -13.970000, 136.460000

Kampala (EBB) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) in Groote Eylandt, Australia is 11,521 kilometers (7,159 miles / 6,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 14:19 in Kampala, it's 20:49 in Groote Eylandt. With a 6.5-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 3,729 feet between the two airports. Groote Eylandt Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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