EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,172 km
5,699 miles
ERL
Erenhot
China
Distance
9,172 km
5,699 mi / 4,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EBB ERL
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
IATA Code EBB ERL
ICAO Code HUEN ZBER
City Kampala Erenhot
Country Uganda China
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,782 ft 3,301 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 43.420000, 112.100000

Kampala (EBB) to Erenhot (ERL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China is 9,172 kilometers (5,699 miles / 4,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:23 in Kampala, it's 05:23 in Erenhot. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Erenhot (ERL) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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