EBB
Kampala
Uganda
8,457 km
5,255 miles
GJR
Gjogur
Iceland
Distance
8,457 km
5,255 mi / 4,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB GJR
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Gjogur Airport
IATA Code EBB GJR
ICAO Code HUEN BIGJ
City Kampala Gjogur
Country Uganda Iceland
Timezone Africa/Kampala Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 3,782 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 66.000000, -21.330000

Kampala (EBB) to Gjogur (GJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Gjogur Airport (GJR) in Gjogur, Iceland is 8,457 kilometers (5,255 miles / 4,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with Iceland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:12 in Kampala, it's 09:12 in Gjogur. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,699 feet between the two airports. Gjogur Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Gjogur (GJR) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). 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 Gjogur Airport (GJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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