EBB
Kampala
Uganda
13,422 km
8,340 miles
LYO
Lyons
United States
Distance
13,422 km
8,340 mi / 7,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB LYO
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport
IATA Code EBB LYO
ICAO Code HUEN KLYO
City Kampala Lyons
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,782 ft 1,692 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 38.300000, -98.200000

Kampala (EBB) to Lyons (LYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) in Lyons, United States is 13,422 kilometers (8,340 miles / 7,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 02:37 in Kampala, it's 17:37 in Lyons. With a 9-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 2,090 feet between the two airports. Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Lyons (LYO) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 62° (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 Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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