EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,714 km
7,900 miles
RST
Rochester
United States
Distance
12,714 km
7,900 mi / 6,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB RST
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Rochester International Airport
IATA Code EBB RST
ICAO Code HUEN KRST
City Kampala Rochester
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,782 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 43.910000, -92.500000

Kampala (EBB) to Rochester (RST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Rochester International Airport (RST) in Rochester, United States is 12,714 kilometers (7,900 miles / 6,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 19:34 in Kampala, it's 10:34 in Rochester. 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 2,465 feet between the two airports. Rochester International Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Rochester (RST) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 64° (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 Rochester International Airport (RST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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