EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,227 km
7,597 miles
TAJ
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,227 km
7,597 mi / 6,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

EBB TAJ
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Tadji Airport
IATA Code EBB TAJ
ICAO Code HUEN AYTJ
City Kampala Aitape
Country Uganda Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 3,782 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -3.200000, 142.430000

Kampala (EBB) to Aitape (TAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Tadji Airport (TAJ) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea is 12,227 kilometers (7,597 miles / 6,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 19:18 in Kampala, it's 02:18 in Aitape. With a 7-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 3,749 feet between the two airports. Tadji Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Aitape (TAJ) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 269° (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 Tadji Airport (TAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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