EBB
Kampala
Uganda
14,382 km
8,936 miles
LWL
Wells
United States
Distance
14,382 km
8,936 mi / 7,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
328°
north northwest

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EBB LWL
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
IATA Code EBB LWL
ICAO Code HUEN KLWL
City Kampala Wells
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,782 ft 5,769 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 41.120000, -114.920000

Kampala (EBB) to Wells (LWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States is 14,382 kilometers (8,936 miles / 7,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 16:38 in Kampala, it's 05:38 in Wells. With a 11-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 1,987 feet between the two airports. Wells Municipal/Harriet Field sits higher than Entebbe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wells (LWL) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 44° (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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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