EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,638 km
5,989 miles
LYI
Linyi
China
Distance
9,638 km
5,989 mi / 5,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
55°
northeast

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EBB LYI
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Shubuling Airport
IATA Code EBB LYI
ICAO Code HUEN ZSLY
City Kampala Linyi
Country Uganda China
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,782 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 35.050000, 118.410000

Kampala (EBB) to Linyi (LYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Shubuling Airport (LYI) in Linyi, China is 9,638 kilometers (5,989 miles / 5,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 14:34 in Kampala, it's 19:34 in Linyi. 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. Shubuling Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Linyi (LYI) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 268° (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 Shubuling Airport (LYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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