EBB
Kampala
Uganda
13,439 km
8,350 miles
RSL
Russell
United States
Distance
13,439 km
8,350 mi / 7,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB RSL
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Russell Municipal Airport
IATA Code EBB RSL
ICAO Code HUEN KRSL
City Kampala Russell
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,782 ft 1,864 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 38.870000, -98.810000

Kampala (EBB) to Russell (RSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) in Russell, United States is 13,439 kilometers (8,350 miles / 7,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 17:14 in Kampala, it's 08:14 in Russell. 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 1,919 feet between the two airports. Russell Municipal Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Russell (RSL) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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