EBB
Kampala
Uganda
5,133 km
3,189 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
5,133 km
3,189 mi / 2,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB HGS
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code EBB HGS
ICAO Code HUEN GFHA
City Kampala Freetown
Country Uganda Sierra Leone
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Freetown
Elevation 3,782 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 8.400000, -13.130000

Kampala (EBB) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 5,133 kilometers (3,189 miles / 2,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with Sierra Leone. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:21 in Kampala, it's 10:21 in Freetown. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,722 feet between the two airports. Hastings Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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