EBB
Kampala
Uganda
18,297 km
11,369 miles
NAU
Napuka Island
French Polynesia
Distance
18,297 km
11,369 mi / 9,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

EBB NAU
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Napuka Island Airport
IATA Code EBB NAU
ICAO Code HUEN NTGN
City Kampala Napuka Island
Country Uganda French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3,782 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -14.180000, -141.270000

Kampala (EBB) to Napuka Island (NAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Napuka Island Airport (NAU) in Napuka Island, French Polynesia is 18,297 kilometers (11,369 miles / 9,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 18:48 in Kampala, it's 05:48 in Napuka Island. With a 13-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 3,775 feet between the two airports. Napuka Island Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Napuka Island (NAU) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 156° (south southeast). 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 Napuka Island Airport (NAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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