EBB
Kampala
Uganda
14,077 km
8,747 miles
JAL
Xalapa
Mexico
Distance
14,077 km
8,747 mi / 7,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB JAL
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport El Lencero Airport
IATA Code EBB JAL
ICAO Code HUEN MMJA
City Kampala Xalapa
Country Uganda Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,782 ft 3,127 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 19.480000, -96.800000

Kampala (EBB) to Xalapa (JAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico is 14,077 kilometers (8,747 miles / 7,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Mexico. 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 04:06 in Kampala, it's 19:06 in Xalapa. 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.

The return flight from Xalapa (JAL) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 75° (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 El Lencero Airport (JAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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