EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,124 km
7,533 miles
PPN
Popayan
Colombia
Distance
12,124 km
7,533 mi / 6,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

EBB PPN
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport
IATA Code EBB PPN
ICAO Code HUEN SKPP
City Kampala Popayan
Country Uganda Colombia
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Bogota
Elevation 3,782 ft 5,687 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 2.450000, -76.610000

Kampala (EBB) to Popayan (PPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) in Popayan, Colombia is 12,124 kilometers (7,533 miles / 6,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:35 in Kampala, it's 08:35 in Popayan. With a 8-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 1,905 feet between the two airports. Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport sits higher than Entebbe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Popayan (PPN) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 89° (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 Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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