BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
5,053 km
3,140 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
5,053 km
3,140 mi / 2,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
97°
east

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BTE EBB
Airport Name Sherbro International Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code BTE EBB
ICAO Code GFBN HUEN
City Bonthe Kampala
Country Sierra Leone Uganda
Timezone Africa/Freetown Africa/Kampala
Elevation 14 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 7.530000, -12.520000 0.040000, 32.440000

Bonthe (BTE) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 5,053 kilometers (3,140 miles / 2,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sierra Leone with Uganda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:15 in Bonthe, it's 00:15 in Kampala. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,768 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Sherbro International Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Bonthe (BTE) follows a heading of 281° (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 Sherbro International Airport (BTE) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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