EBB
Kampala
Uganda
1,071 km
665 miles
LJA
Lodja
DR Congo
Distance
1,071 km
665 mi / 578 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

EBB LJA
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Lodja Airport
IATA Code EBB LJA
ICAO Code HUEN FZVA
City Kampala Lodja
Country Uganda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 3,782 ft 1,647 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -3.420000, 23.450000

Kampala (EBB) to Lodja (LJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Lodja Airport (LJA) in Lodja, DR Congo is 1,071 kilometers (665 miles / 578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:52 in Kampala, it's 13:52 in Lodja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,135 feet between the two airports. Lodja Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Lodja (LJA) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 69° (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 Lodja Airport (LJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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