EBB
Kampala
Uganda
5,238 km
3,255 miles
SBI
Koundara
Guinea
Distance
5,238 km
3,255 mi / 2,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
287°
west northwest

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EBB SBI
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Sambailo Airport
IATA Code EBB SBI
ICAO Code HUEN GUSB
City Kampala Koundara
Country Uganda Guinea
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Conakry
Elevation 3,782 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 12.570000, -13.360000

Kampala (EBB) to Koundara (SBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Sambailo Airport (SBI) in Koundara, Guinea is 5,238 kilometers (3,255 miles / 2,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:38 in Kampala, it's 13:38 in Koundara. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,487 feet between the two airports. Sambailo Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Koundara (SBI) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). 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 Sambailo Airport (SBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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