BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
11,730 km
7,289 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
11,730 km
7,289 mi / 6,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
88°
east

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BGA EBB
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code BGA EBB
ICAO Code SKBG HUEN
City Bucaramanga Kampala
Country Colombia Uganda
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Kampala
Elevation 3,897 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 0.040000, 32.440000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 11,730 kilometers (7,289 miles / 6,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:41 in Bucaramanga, it's 13:41 in Kampala. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 277° (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 Palonegro Airport (BGA) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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