BLU
Emigrant Gap
United States
14,861 km
9,234 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
14,861 km
9,234 mi / 8,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
39°
northeast

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BLU EBB
Airport Name Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code BLU EBB
ICAO Code KBLU HUEN
City Emigrant Gap Kampala
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Kampala
Elevation 5,284 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, -120.710000 0.040000, 32.440000

Emigrant Gap (BLU) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) in Emigrant Gap, United States to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 14,861 kilometers (9,234 miles / 8,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 09:00 in Emigrant Gap, it's 20:00 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 1,502 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits lower than Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Emigrant Gap (BLU) follows a heading of 331° (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 Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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