EBB
Kampala
Uganda
11,966 km
7,435 miles
MEB
Melbourne Essendon Airport
Australia
Distance
11,966 km
7,435 mi / 6,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

EBB MEB
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Melbourne Essendon Airport
IATA Code EBB MEB
ICAO Code HUEN YMEN
City Kampala N/A
Country Uganda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 3,782 ft 282 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -37.730000, 144.900000

Kampala (EBB) to Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) in Melbourne Essendon Airport, Australia is 11,966 kilometers (7,435 miles / 6,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:06 in Kampala, it's 04:06 in Melbourne Essendon Airport. With a 8-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 3,500 feet between the two airports. Melbourne Essendon Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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