EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,363 km
5,818 miles
JIU
Jiujiang
China
Distance
9,363 km
5,818 mi / 5,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
60°
east northeast

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EBB JIU
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Jiujiang Lushan Airport
IATA Code EBB JIU
ICAO Code HUEN ZSJJ
City Kampala Jiujiang
Country Uganda China
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,782 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 29.480000, 115.800000

Kampala (EBB) to Jiujiang (JIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Jiujiang Lushan Airport (JIU) in Jiujiang, China is 9,363 kilometers (5,818 miles / 5,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 China. 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 18:03 in Kampala, it's 23:03 in Jiujiang. 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 3,782 feet between the two airports. Jiujiang Lushan Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Jiujiang (JIU) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Jiujiang Lushan Airport (JIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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