EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,965 km
6,192 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
9,965 km
6,192 mi / 5,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

EBB ZAM
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code EBB ZAM
ICAO Code HUEN RPMZ
City Kampala Zamboanga City
Country Uganda Philippines
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Manila
Elevation 3,782 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 6.920000, 122.060000

Kampala (EBB) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 9,965 kilometers (6,192 miles / 5,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Philippines. 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 21:23 in Kampala, it's 02:23 in Zamboanga City. 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 3,749 feet between the two airports. Zamboanga International Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Zamboanga City (ZAM) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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