Airport Comparison
Jayapura-Papua Island (DJJ) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sentani Airport (DJJ) in Jayapura-Papua Island, Indonesia to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 12,016 kilometers (7,466 miles / 6,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 269°.
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 Indonesia 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 07:08 in Jayapura-Papua Island, it's 01:08 in Kampala. With a 6-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 3,493 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Sentani Airport.
The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Jayapura-Papua Island (DJJ) follows a heading of 93° (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 Sentani Airport (DJJ) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.