EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,523 km
5,918 miles
XAU
Saul
GF
Distance
9,523 km
5,918 mi / 5,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

EBB XAU
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Saul Airport
IATA Code EBB XAU
ICAO Code HUEN SOOS
City Kampala Saul
Country Uganda GF
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Cayenne
Elevation 3,782 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 3.610000, -53.200000

Kampala (EBB) to Saul (XAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Saul Airport (XAU) in Saul, GF is 9,523 kilometers (5,918 miles / 5,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 GF. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:20 in Kampala, it's 13:20 in Saul. With a 6-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 3,126 feet between the two airports. Saul Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Saul (XAU) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Saul Airport (XAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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