EBB
Kampala
Uganda
509 km
316 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
509 km
316 mi / 275 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EBB WIL
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code EBB WIL
ICAO Code HUEN HKNW
City Kampala Nairobi
Country Uganda Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,782 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Kampala (EBB) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 509 kilometers (316 miles / 275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:08 in Kampala, it's 18:08 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,754 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Entebbe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). 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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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