DER
Derim
Papua New Guinea
12,734 km
7,913 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
12,734 km
7,913 mi / 6,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
267°
west

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DER EBB
Airport Name Derim Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code DER EBB
ICAO Code AYDE HUEN
City Derim Kampala
Country Papua New Guinea Uganda
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Kampala
Elevation 4,850 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates -6.140000, 147.110000 0.040000, 32.440000

Derim (DER) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Derim Airport (DER) in Derim, Papua New Guinea to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 12,734 kilometers (7,913 miles / 6,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:17 in Derim, it's 00:17 in Kampala. With a 7-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 1,068 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits lower than Derim Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Derim (DER) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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