EBB
Kampala
Uganda
14,251 km
8,855 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
14,251 km
8,855 mi / 7,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB SHN
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code EBB SHN
ICAO Code HUEN KSHN
City Kampala Shelton
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,782 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 47.230000, -123.150000

Kampala (EBB) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 14,251 kilometers (8,855 miles / 7,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 20:21 in Kampala, it's 09:21 in Shelton. With a 11-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 3,509 feet between the two airports. Sanderson Field sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Shelton (SHN) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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