EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,772 km
7,936 miles
GAL
Galena
United States
Distance
12,772 km
7,936 mi / 6,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

EBB GAL
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Edward G Pitka Sr Airport
IATA Code EBB GAL
ICAO Code HUEN PAGA
City Kampala Galena
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,782 ft 154 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 64.740000, -156.930000

Kampala (EBB) to Galena (GAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Edward G Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) in Galena, United States is 12,772 kilometers (7,936 miles / 6,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:32 in Kampala, it's 11:32 in Galena. With a 12-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 3,628 feet between the two airports. Edward G Pitka Sr Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Galena (GAL) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Edward G Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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