EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,967 km
8,058 miles
UMM
Summit
United States
Distance
12,967 km
8,058 mi / 7,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

EBB UMM
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Summit Airport
IATA Code EBB UMM
ICAO Code HUEN PAST
City Kampala Summit
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,782 ft 2,409 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 63.330000, -149.130000

Kampala (EBB) to Summit (UMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Summit Airport (UMM) in Summit, United States is 12,967 kilometers (8,058 miles / 7,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 19:30 in Kampala, it's 07:30 in Summit. With a 12-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 1,373 feet between the two airports. Summit Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Summit (UMM) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Summit Airport (UMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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