EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,971 km
8,060 miles
NCR
San Carlos
Nicaragua
Distance
12,971 km
8,060 mi / 7,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
282°
west northwest

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EBB NCR
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport San Carlos
IATA Code EBB NCR
ICAO Code HUEN MNSC
City Kampala San Carlos
Country Uganda Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Managua
Elevation 3,782 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 11.130000, -84.770000

Kampala (EBB) to San Carlos (NCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to San Carlos (NCR) in San Carlos, Nicaragua is 12,971 kilometers (8,060 miles / 7,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 18:29 in Kampala, it's 09:29 in San Carlos. 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 3,691 feet between the two airports. San Carlos sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from San Carlos (NCR) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 San Carlos (NCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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