CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,074 km
5,638 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
9,074 km
5,638 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
266°
west

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CAN EBB
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code CAN EBB
ICAO Code ZGGG HUEN
City Guangzhou Kampala
Country China Uganda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kampala
Elevation 50 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 0.040000, 32.440000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 9,074 kilometers (5,638 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:03 in Guangzhou, it's 10:03 in Kampala. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,732 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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