EBB
Kampala
Uganda
13,405 km
8,329 miles
ILS
San Salvador
El Salvador
Distance
13,405 km
8,329 mi / 7,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB ILS
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Ilopango International Airport
IATA Code EBB ILS
ICAO Code HUEN MSSS
City Kampala San Salvador
Country Uganda El Salvador
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/El_Salvador
Elevation 3,782 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 13.700000, -89.120000

Kampala (EBB) to San Salvador (ILS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Ilopango International Airport (ILS) in San Salvador, El Salvador is 13,405 kilometers (8,329 miles / 7,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 El Salvador. 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 14:48 in Kampala, it's 05:48 in San Salvador. 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 1,761 feet between the two airports. Ilopango International Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from San Salvador (ILS) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 82° (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 Ilopango International Airport (ILS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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