EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,898 km
8,014 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
12,898 km
8,014 mi / 6,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB RFS
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code EBB RFS
ICAO Code HUEN MNRT
City Kampala La Rosita
Country Uganda Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Managua
Elevation 3,782 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 13.890000, -84.410000

Kampala (EBB) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 12,898 kilometers (8,014 miles / 6,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 14:36 in Kampala, it's 05:36 in La Rosita. 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 3,589 feet between the two airports. Rosita Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from La Rosita (RFS) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 83° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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