EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,603 km
7,831 miles
SQI
Sterling/Rockfalls
United States
Distance
12,603 km
7,831 mi / 6,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB SQI
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field
IATA Code EBB SQI
ICAO Code HUEN KSQI
City Kampala Sterling/Rockfalls
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,782 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 41.740000, -89.680000

Kampala (EBB) to Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) in Sterling/Rockfalls, United States is 12,603 kilometers (7,831 miles / 6,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 17:58 in Kampala, it's 08:58 in Sterling/Rockfalls. 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 3,134 feet between the two airports. Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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