EBB
Kampala
Uganda
14,310 km
8,892 miles
IRA
Kirakira
Solomon Islands
Distance
14,310 km
8,892 mi / 7,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EBB IRA
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Ngorangora Airport
IATA Code EBB IRA
ICAO Code HUEN AGGK
City Kampala Kirakira
Country Uganda Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 3,782 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -10.450000, 161.900000

Kampala (EBB) to Kirakira (IRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Ngorangora Airport (IRA) in Kirakira, Solomon Islands is 14,310 kilometers (8,892 miles / 7,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:39 in Kampala, it's 11:39 in Kirakira. 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 3,782 feet between the two airports. Ngorangora Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Kirakira (IRA) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 262° (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 Ngorangora Airport (IRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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