EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,978 km
8,064 miles
HEE
Helena/West Helena
United States
Distance
12,978 km
8,064 mi / 7,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB HEE
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Thompson-Robbins Airport
IATA Code EBB HEE
ICAO Code HUEN KHEE
City Kampala Helena/West Helena
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,782 ft 242 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 34.580000, -90.680000

Kampala (EBB) to Helena/West Helena (HEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Thompson-Robbins Airport (HEE) in Helena/West Helena, United States is 12,978 kilometers (8,064 miles / 7,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 21:22 in Kampala, it's 12:22 in Helena/West Helena. 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 3,540 feet between the two airports. Thompson-Robbins Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Helena/West Helena (HEE) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 70° (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 Thompson-Robbins Airport (HEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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