EBB
Kampala
Uganda
15,550 km
9,662 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
15,550 km
9,662 mi / 8,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EBB MDY
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code EBB MDY
ICAO Code HUEN PMDY
City Kampala Midway Atoll
Country Uganda UM
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Midway
Elevation 3,782 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 28.200000, -177.380000

Kampala (EBB) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 15,550 kilometers (9,662 miles / 8,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:56 in Kampala, it's 04:56 in Midway Atoll. With a 14-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 3,770 feet between the two airports. Henderson Field sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Midway Atoll (MDY) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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