EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,648 km
7,859 miles
HUS
Hughes
United States
Distance
12,648 km
7,859 mi / 6,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
north

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EBB HUS
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Hughes Airport
IATA Code EBB HUS
ICAO Code HUEN PAHU
City Kampala Hughes
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,782 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 66.040000, -154.260000

Kampala (EBB) to Hughes (HUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Hughes Airport (HUS) in Hughes, United States is 12,648 kilometers (7,859 miles / 6,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 21:18 in Kampala, it's 09:18 in Hughes. With a 12-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 3,483 feet between the two airports. Hughes Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Hughes (HUS) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Hughes Airport (HUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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