EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,890 km
8,010 miles
MEI
Meridian
United States
Distance
12,890 km
8,010 mi / 6,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB MEI
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Key Field
IATA Code EBB MEI
ICAO Code HUEN KMEI
City Kampala Meridian
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,782 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 32.330000, -88.750000

Kampala (EBB) to Meridian (MEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Key Field (MEI) in Meridian, United States is 12,890 kilometers (8,010 miles / 6,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 13:20 in Kampala, it's 04:20 in Meridian. 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 3,484 feet between the two airports. Key Field sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Meridian (MEI) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 72° (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 Key Field (MEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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