EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,495 km
7,764 miles
GCM
Georgetown
KY
Distance
12,495 km
7,764 mi / 6,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB GCM
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Owen Roberts International Airport
IATA Code EBB GCM
ICAO Code HUEN MWCR
City Kampala Georgetown
Country Uganda KY
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Cayman
Elevation 3,782 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 19.290000, -81.360000

Kampala (EBB) to Georgetown (GCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) in Georgetown, KY is 12,495 kilometers (7,764 miles / 6,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 KY. 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 19:10 in Kampala, it's 11:10 in Georgetown. With a 8-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 3,774 feet between the two airports. Owen Roberts International Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Georgetown (GCM) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 82° (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 Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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