EBB
Kampala
Uganda
13,309 km
8,270 miles
YXJ
Fort Saint John
Canada
Distance
13,309 km
8,270 mi / 7,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB YXJ
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Fort St John Airport
IATA Code EBB YXJ
ICAO Code HUEN CYXJ
City Kampala Fort Saint John
Country Uganda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 3,782 ft 2,280 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 56.240000, -120.740000

Kampala (EBB) to Fort Saint John (YXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Fort St John Airport (YXJ) in Fort Saint John, Canada is 13,309 kilometers (8,270 miles / 7,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 07:55 in Kampala, it's 21:55 in Fort Saint John. With a 10-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 1,502 feet between the two airports. Fort St John Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Saint John (YXJ) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 St John Airport (YXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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