EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,579 km
5,952 miles
SMM
Semporna
Malaysia
Distance
9,579 km
5,952 mi / 5,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
86°
east

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EBB SMM
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Semporna Airport
IATA Code EBB SMM
ICAO Code HUEN WBKA
City Kampala Semporna
Country Uganda Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Kuching
Elevation 3,782 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 4.450000, 118.580000

Kampala (EBB) to Semporna (SMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Semporna Airport (SMM) in Semporna, Malaysia is 9,579 kilometers (5,952 miles / 5,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Malaysia. 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 16:07 in Kampala, it's 21:07 in Semporna. 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 3,722 feet between the two airports. Semporna Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Semporna (SMM) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 270° (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 Semporna Airport (SMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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