EBB
Kampala
Uganda
11,542 km
7,172 miles
IHA
Niijima Airport
Japan
Distance
11,542 km
7,172 mi / 6,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
54°
northeast

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EBB IHA
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Niijima Airport
IATA Code EBB IHA
ICAO Code HUEN RJAN
City Kampala N/A
Country Uganda Japan
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,782 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 34.370000, 139.270000

Kampala (EBB) to Niijima Airport (IHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Niijima Airport (IHA) in Niijima Airport, Japan is 11,542 kilometers (7,172 miles / 6,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Japan. 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 23:55 in Kampala, it's 05:55 in Niijima Airport. With a 6-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 3,690 feet between the two airports. Niijima Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Niijima Airport (IHA) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 280° (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 Niijima Airport (IHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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