EBB
Kampala
Uganda
14,595 km
9,069 miles
GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
14,595 km
9,069 mi / 7,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB GCN
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport
IATA Code EBB GCN
ICAO Code HUEN KGCN
City Kampala Grand Canyon
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Phoenix
Elevation 3,782 ft 6,609 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 35.950000, -112.150000

Kampala (EBB) to Grand Canyon (GCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States is 14,595 kilometers (9,069 miles / 7,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 14:33 in Kampala, it's 04:33 in Grand Canyon. With a 10-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 2,827 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport sits higher than Entebbe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Grand Canyon (GCN) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). 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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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