EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,765 km
7,932 miles
UCY
Union City
United States
Distance
12,765 km
7,932 mi / 6,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB UCY
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Everett-Stewart Regional Airport
IATA Code EBB UCY
ICAO Code HUEN KUCY
City Kampala Union City
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,782 ft 346 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 36.380000, -88.990000

Kampala (EBB) to Union City (UCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Everett-Stewart Regional Airport (UCY) in Union City, United States is 12,765 kilometers (7,932 miles / 6,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 18:18 in Kampala, it's 09:18 in Union City. 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 3,436 feet between the two airports. Everett-Stewart Regional Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Union City (UCY) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 70° (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 Everett-Stewart Regional Airport (UCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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