EBB
Kampala
Uganda
14,391 km
8,942 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
14,391 km
8,942 mi / 7,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB RIF
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code EBB RIF
ICAO Code HUEN KRIF
City Kampala Richfield
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Denver
Elevation 3,782 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 38.730000, -112.100000

Kampala (EBB) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 14,391 kilometers (8,942 miles / 7,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 United States. 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 14:52 in Kampala, it's 04:52 in Richfield. With a 10-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 1,536 feet between the two airports. Richfield Municipal 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 Richfield (RIF) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). 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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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