EBB
Kampala
Uganda
3,997 km
2,483 miles
HER
Heraklion
Greece
Distance
3,997 km
2,483 mi / 2,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

EBB HER
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA Code EBB HER
ICAO Code HUEN LGIR
City Kampala Heraklion
Country Uganda Greece
Timezone Africa/Kampala Europe/Athens
Elevation 3,782 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 35.340000, 25.180000

Kampala (EBB) to Heraklion (HER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece is 3,997 kilometers (2,483 miles / 2,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with Greece. 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 12:24 in Kampala, it's 11:24 in Heraklion.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,667 feet between the two airports. Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Heraklion (HER) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 168° (south 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 Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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