EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,669 km
7,872 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
12,669 km
7,872 mi / 6,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
341°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

EBB YSM
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code EBB YSM
ICAO Code HUEN CYSM
City Kampala Fort Smith
Country Uganda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,782 ft 671 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 60.020000, -111.960000

Kampala (EBB) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 12,669 kilometers (7,872 miles / 6,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Canada. 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 21:37 in Kampala, it's 12:37 in Fort Smith. 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 3,111 feet between the two airports. Fort Smith Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Smith (YSM) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 40° (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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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