EBB
Kampala
Uganda
13,553 km
8,422 miles
GLS
Galveston
United States
Distance
13,553 km
8,422 mi / 7,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB GLS
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Scholes International At Galveston Airport
IATA Code EBB GLS
ICAO Code HUEN KGLS
City Kampala Galveston
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,782 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 29.270000, -94.860000

Kampala (EBB) to Galveston (GLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States is 13,553 kilometers (8,422 miles / 7,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 19:51 in Kampala, it's 10:51 in Galveston. With a 9-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 3,776 feet between the two airports. Scholes International At Galveston Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Galveston (GLS) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 70° (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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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