EBB
Kampala
Uganda
8,754 km
5,440 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
8,754 km
5,440 mi / 4,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

EBB LYR
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code EBB LYR
ICAO Code HUEN ENSB
City Kampala Longyearbyen
Country Uganda Norway
Timezone Africa/Kampala Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 3,782 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 78.250000, 15.470000

Kampala (EBB) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 8,754 kilometers (5,440 miles / 4,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with Norway. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:07 in Kampala, it's 14:07 in Longyearbyen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,694 feet between the two airports. Svalbard Airport Longyear sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). 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 Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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