EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,180 km
7,568 miles
JXN
Jackson
United States
Distance
12,180 km
7,568 mi / 6,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB JXN
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Jackson County/Reynolds Field
IATA Code EBB JXN
ICAO Code HUEN KJXN
City Kampala Jackson
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Detroit
Elevation 3,782 ft 1,001 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 42.260000, -84.460000

Kampala (EBB) to Jackson (JXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Jackson County/Reynolds Field (JXN) in Jackson, United States is 12,180 kilometers (7,568 miles / 6,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 United States. 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 13:26 in Kampala, it's 05:26 in Jackson. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,781 feet between the two airports. Jackson County/Reynolds Field sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Jackson (JXN) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 71° (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 Jackson County/Reynolds Field (JXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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