EBB
Kampala
Uganda
11,034 km
6,856 miles
FTE
El Calafate
Argentina
Distance
11,034 km
6,856 mi / 5,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
219°
southwest

Airport Comparison

EBB FTE
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport El Calafate Airport
IATA Code EBB FTE
ICAO Code HUEN SAWC
City Kampala El Calafate
Country Uganda Argentina
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 3,782 ft 669 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -50.280000, -72.050000

Kampala (EBB) to El Calafate (FTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina is 11,034 kilometers (6,856 miles / 5,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:02 in Kampala, it's 11:02 in El Calafate. 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 3,113 feet between the two airports. El Calafate Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from El Calafate (FTE) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 101° (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 Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and El Calafate Airport (FTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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