EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,542 km
5,929 miles
PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
Distance
9,542 km
5,929 mi / 5,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

EBB PYJ
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Polyarny Airport
IATA Code EBB PYJ
ICAO Code HUEN UERP
City Kampala Yakutia
Country Uganda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 3,782 ft 1,660 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 66.400000, 112.030000

Kampala (EBB) to Yakutia (PYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia is 9,542 kilometers (5,929 miles / 5,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:17 in Kampala, it's 02:17 in Yakutia. With a 6-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 2,122 feet between the two airports. Polyarny Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Yakutia (PYJ) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 260° (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 Polyarny Airport (PYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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