EBB
Kampala
Uganda
15,876 km
9,865 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
15,876 km
9,865 mi / 8,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EBB RTA
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code EBB RTA
ICAO Code HUEN NFNR
City Kampala Rotuma
Country Uganda Fiji
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 3,782 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -12.480000, 177.070000

Kampala (EBB) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 15,876 kilometers (9,865 miles / 8,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:19 in Kampala, it's 01:19 in Rotuma. 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 3,760 feet between the two airports. Rotuma Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Rotuma (RTA) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). 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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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