CIF
Chifeng
China
9,714 km
6,036 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
9,714 km
6,036 mi / 5,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
268°
west

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CIF EBB
Airport Name Chifeng Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code CIF EBB
ICAO Code ZBCF HUEN
City Chifeng Kampala
Country China Uganda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kampala
Elevation 0 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 42.230000, 118.910000 0.040000, 32.440000

Chifeng (CIF) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chifeng Airport (CIF) in Chifeng, China to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 9,714 kilometers (6,036 miles / 5,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 13:30 in Chifeng, it's 08:30 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 3,782 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Chifeng Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Chifeng (CIF) follows a heading of 48° (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 Chifeng Airport (CIF) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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