EBB
Kampala
Uganda
15,091 km
9,377 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
15,091 km
9,377 mi / 8,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
326°
north northwest

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EBB MIT
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code EBB MIT
ICAO Code HUEN KMIT
City Kampala Shafter
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,782 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 35.510000, -119.190000

Kampala (EBB) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 15,091 kilometers (9,377 miles / 8,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 02:35 in Kampala, it's 15:35 in Shafter. With a 11-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 3,357 feet between the two airports. Shafter-Minter Field sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Shafter (MIT) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 43° (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 Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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