EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,290 km
5,773 miles
HDG
Handan
China
Distance
9,290 km
5,773 mi / 5,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
53°
northeast

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EBB HDG
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Handan Airport
IATA Code EBB HDG
ICAO Code HUEN ZBHD
City Kampala Handan
Country Uganda China
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,782 ft 229 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 36.530000, 114.430000

Kampala (EBB) to Handan (HDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Handan Airport (HDG) in Handan, China is 9,290 kilometers (5,773 miles / 5,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:47 in Kampala, it's 01:47 in Handan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,553 feet between the two airports. Handan Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Handan (HDG) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 265° (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 Handan Airport (HDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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