EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,031 km
5,612 miles
SHS
Shashi
China
Distance
9,031 km
5,612 mi / 4,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
59°
east northeast

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EBB SHS
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Shashi Airport
IATA Code EBB SHS
ICAO Code HUEN ZHSS
City Kampala Shashi
Country Uganda China
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,782 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 30.320000, 112.280000

Kampala (EBB) to Shashi (SHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Shashi Airport (SHS) in Shashi, China is 9,031 kilometers (5,612 miles / 4,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:41 in Kampala, it's 03:41 in Shashi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,782 feet between the two airports. Shashi Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Shashi (SHS) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Shashi Airport (SHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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