EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,593 km
5,961 miles
JFR
Paamiut
Greenland
Distance
9,593 km
5,961 mi / 5,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB JFR
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Paamiut Airport
IATA Code EBB JFR
ICAO Code HUEN BGPT
City Kampala Paamiut
Country Uganda Greenland
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Nuuk
Elevation 3,782 ft 120 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 62.010000, -49.670000

Kampala (EBB) to Paamiut (JFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Paamiut Airport (JFR) in Paamiut, Greenland is 9,593 kilometers (5,961 miles / 5,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Greenland. 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 15:12 in Kampala, it's 10:12 in Paamiut. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,662 feet between the two airports. Paamiut Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Paamiut (JFR) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 97° (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 Paamiut Airport (JFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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