EBB
Kampala
Uganda
978 km
607 miles
JIM
Jimma
Ethiopia
Distance
978 km
607 mi / 528 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
30°
north northeast

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EBB JIM
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Jimma Airport
IATA Code EBB JIM
ICAO Code HUEN HAJM
City Kampala Jimma
Country Uganda Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 3,782 ft 5,500 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 7.670000, 36.820000

Kampala (EBB) to Jimma (JIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Jimma Airport (JIM) in Jimma, Ethiopia is 978 kilometers (607 miles / 528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:59 in Kampala, it's 21:59 in Jimma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,718 feet between the two airports. Jimma Airport sits higher than Entebbe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jimma (JIM) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 210° (south southwest). 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 Jimma Airport (JIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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