CIR
Cairo
United States
12,758 km
7,927 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
12,758 km
7,927 mi / 6,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
70°
east northeast

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CIR EBB
Airport Name Cairo Regional Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code CIR EBB
ICAO Code KCIR HUEN
City Cairo Kampala
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kampala
Elevation 322 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 37.060000, -89.220000 0.040000, 32.440000

Cairo (CIR) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo Regional Airport (CIR) in Cairo, United States to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 12,758 kilometers (7,927 miles / 6,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 04:44 in Cairo, it's 13:44 in Kampala. With a 9-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 3,460 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Cairo Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Cairo (CIR) follows a heading of 312° (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 Cairo Regional Airport (CIR) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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