EBB
Kampala
Uganda
4,601 km
2,859 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,601 km
2,859 mi / 2,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

EBB IST
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code EBB IST
ICAO Code HUEN LTFM
City Kampala Istanbul
Country Uganda Turkey
Timezone Africa/Kampala Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 3,782 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 41.280000, 28.750000

Kampala (EBB) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,601 kilometers (2,859 miles / 2,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Turkey. 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 14:51 in Kampala, it's 14:51 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,457 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 174° (south). 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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