BGQ
Big Lake
United States
13,166 km
8,181 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
13,166 km
8,181 mi / 7,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
357°
north

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BGQ EBB
Airport Name Big Lake Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code BGQ EBB
ICAO Code PAGQ HUEN
City Big Lake Kampala
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Kampala
Elevation 162 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 61.530000, -149.810000 0.040000, 32.440000

Big Lake (BGQ) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Lake Airport (BGQ) in Big Lake, United States to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 13,166 kilometers (8,181 miles / 7,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 12:46 in Big Lake, it's 00:46 in Kampala. With a 12-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 3,620 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Big Lake Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Big Lake (BGQ) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Big Lake Airport (BGQ) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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