EBB
Kampala
Uganda
13,264 km
8,242 miles
SZS
Oban
New Zealand
Distance
13,264 km
8,242 mi / 7,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
147°
south southeast

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EBB SZS
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Ryans Creek Aerodrome
IATA Code EBB SZS
ICAO Code HUEN NZRC
City Kampala Oban
Country Uganda New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3,782 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -46.900000, 168.100000

Kampala (EBB) to Oban (SZS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) in Oban, New Zealand is 13,264 kilometers (8,242 miles / 7,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:33 in Kampala, it's 12:33 in Oban. With a 10-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 3,720 feet between the two airports. Ryans Creek Aerodrome sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Oban (SZS) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). 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 Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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