EBB
Kampala
Uganda
8,136 km
5,055 miles
YZY
Zhangye
China
Distance
8,136 km
5,055 mi / 4,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
49°
northeast

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EBB YZY
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Ganzhou
IATA Code EBB YZY
ICAO Code HUEN ZLZY
City Kampala Zhangye
Country Uganda China
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,782 ft 5,280 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 38.810000, 100.660000

Kampala (EBB) to Zhangye (YZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 8,136 kilometers (5,055 miles / 4,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:09 in Kampala, it's 00:09 in Zhangye. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,498 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou sits higher than Entebbe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zhangye (YZY) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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