BFI
Seattle
United States
14,188 km
8,816 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
14,188 km
8,816 mi / 7,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BFI EBB
Airport Name Boeing Field/King County International Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code BFI EBB
ICAO Code KBFI HUEN
City Seattle Kampala
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Kampala
Elevation 22 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 47.530000, -122.300000 0.040000, 32.440000

Seattle (BFI) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boeing Field/King County International Airport (BFI) in Seattle, United States to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 14,188 kilometers (8,816 miles / 7,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:32 in Seattle, it's 20:32 in Kampala. With a 11-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 3,760 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Boeing Field/King County International Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Seattle (BFI) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Boeing Field/King County International Airport (BFI) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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