EBB
Kampala
Uganda
13,051 km
8,110 miles
GWV
Bush
United States
Distance
13,051 km
8,110 mi / 7,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB GWV
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Fokker Field
IATA Code EBB GWV
ICAO Code HUEN 2LA8
City Kampala Bush
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,782 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 30.590000, -89.870000

Kampala (EBB) to Bush (GWV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Fokker Field (GWV) in Bush, United States is 13,051 kilometers (8,110 miles / 7,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 03:37 in Kampala, it's 18:37 in Bush. 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 3,732 feet between the two airports. Fokker Field sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Bush (GWV) 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 Fokker Field (GWV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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