The flight distance from Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 12,061 kilometers (7,495 miles / 6,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 21:21 in Detroit, it's 05:21 in Kampala. With a 8-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 3,156 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Coleman A Young Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Detroit (DET) follows a heading of 315° (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 Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.