EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,830 km
6,108 miles
HCN
Hengchung
Taiwan
Distance
9,830 km
6,108 mi / 5,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EBB HCN
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Hengchun Airport
IATA Code EBB HCN
ICAO Code HUEN RCKW
City Kampala Hengchung
Country Uganda Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Taipei
Elevation 3,782 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 22.040000, 120.730000

Kampala (EBB) to Hengchung (HCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Hengchun Airport (HCN) in Hengchung, Taiwan is 9,830 kilometers (6,108 miles / 5,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:58 in Kampala, it's 02:58 in Hengchung. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,736 feet between the two airports. Hengchun Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Hengchung (HCN) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Hengchun Airport (HCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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