AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
15,721 km
9,769 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
15,721 km
9,769 mi / 8,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
271°
west

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AEA EBB
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code AEA EBB
ICAO Code NGTB HUEN
City Abemama Atoll Kampala
Country Kiribati Uganda
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Africa/Kampala
Elevation 8 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 0.040000, 32.440000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 15,721 kilometers (9,769 miles / 8,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Kiribati with Uganda. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:50 in Abemama Atoll, it's 16:50 in Kampala. 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 3,774 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Abemama Atoll Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 89° (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 Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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