BFK
Aurora
United States
13,825 km
8,591 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
13,825 km
8,591 mi / 7,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
55°
northeast

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BFK EBB
Airport Name Buckley Space Force Base Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code BFK EBB
ICAO Code KBKF HUEN
City Aurora Kampala
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Kampala
Elevation 5,663 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 39.700000, -104.750000 0.040000, 32.440000

Aurora (BFK) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) in Aurora, United States to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 13,825 kilometers (8,591 miles / 7,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 13:11 in Aurora, it's 23:11 in Kampala. 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 1,881 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits lower than Buckley Space Force Base Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Aurora (BFK) follows a heading of 321° (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 Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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