EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,171 km
7,563 miles
FAQ
Frieda River
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,171 km
7,563 mi / 6,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
95°
east

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EBB FAQ
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Frieda River Airport
IATA Code EBB FAQ
ICAO Code HUEN AYFR
City Kampala Frieda River
Country Uganda Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 3,782 ft 217 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -4.610000, 141.960000

Kampala (EBB) to Frieda River (FAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Frieda River Airport (FAQ) in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea is 12,171 kilometers (7,563 miles / 6,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:11 in Kampala, it's 03:11 in Frieda River. 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 3,565 feet between the two airports. Frieda River Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Frieda River (FAQ) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 268° (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 Frieda River Airport (FAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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