EBB
Kampala
Uganda
11,209 km
6,965 miles
GON
Groton (New London)
United States
Distance
11,209 km
6,965 mi / 6,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB GON
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Groton-New London Airport
IATA Code EBB GON
ICAO Code HUEN KGON
City Kampala Groton (New London)
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/New_York
Elevation 3,782 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 41.330000, -72.050000

Kampala (EBB) to Groton (New London) (GON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Groton-New London Airport (GON) in Groton (New London), United States is 11,209 kilometers (6,965 miles / 6,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 15:07 in Kampala, it's 07:07 in Groton (New London). 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 3,773 feet between the two airports. Groton-New London Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Groton (New London) (GON) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 80° (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 Groton-New London Airport (GON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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