EBB
Kampala
Uganda
13,103 km
8,142 miles
HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,103 km
8,142 mi / 7,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

EBB HKN
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Kimbe Airport
IATA Code EBB HKN
ICAO Code HUEN AYHK
City Kampala Hoskins
Country Uganda Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 3,782 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -5.460000, 150.410000

Kampala (EBB) to Hoskins (HKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea is 13,103 kilometers (8,142 miles / 7,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:04 in Kampala, it's 20:04 in Hoskins. With a 7-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 3,716 feet between the two airports. Kimbe Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Hoskins (HKN) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 267° (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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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