EBB
Kampala
Uganda
7,370 km
4,579 miles
MES
Medan
Indonesia
Distance
7,370 km
4,579 mi / 3,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
86°
east

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EBB MES
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Soewondo Air Force Base
IATA Code EBB MES
ICAO Code HUEN WIMK
City Kampala Medan
Country Uganda Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 3,782 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 3.560000, 98.670000

Kampala (EBB) to Medan (MES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 7,370 kilometers (4,579 miles / 3,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:32 in Kampala, it's 19:32 in Medan. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,668 feet between the two airports. Soewondo Air Force Base sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Medan (MES) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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