EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,837 km
7,977 miles
GTR
Columbus/W Point/Starkville
United States
Distance
12,837 km
7,977 mi / 6,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB GTR
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Golden Triangle Regional Airport
IATA Code EBB GTR
ICAO Code HUEN KGTR
City Kampala Columbus/W Point/Starkville
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,782 ft 264 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 33.450000, -88.590000

Kampala (EBB) to Columbus/W Point/Starkville (GTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) in Columbus/W Point/Starkville, United States is 12,837 kilometers (7,977 miles / 6,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 20:19 in Kampala, it's 11:19 in Columbus/W Point/Starkville. 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 3,518 feet between the two airports. Golden Triangle Regional Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Columbus/W Point/Starkville (GTR) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 72° (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 Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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