EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,316 km
7,653 miles
GKT
Sevierville
United States
Distance
12,316 km
7,653 mi / 6,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB GKT
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport
IATA Code EBB GKT
ICAO Code HUEN KGKT
City Kampala Sevierville
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/New_York
Elevation 3,782 ft 1,014 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 35.860000, -83.530000

Kampala (EBB) to Sevierville (GKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT) in Sevierville, United States is 12,316 kilometers (7,653 miles / 6,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 12:01 in Kampala, it's 04:01 in Sevierville. 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 2,768 feet between the two airports. Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Sevierville (GKT) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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