EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,273 km
7,626 miles
IRS
Sturgis
United States
Distance
12,273 km
7,626 mi / 6,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB IRS
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Kirsch Municipal Airport
IATA Code EBB IRS
ICAO Code HUEN KIRS
City Kampala Sturgis
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Detroit
Elevation 3,782 ft 925 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 41.810000, -85.440000

Kampala (EBB) to Sturgis (IRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Kirsch Municipal Airport (IRS) in Sturgis, United States is 12,273 kilometers (7,626 miles / 6,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 13:36 in Kampala, it's 05:36 in Sturgis. 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 2,857 feet between the two airports. Kirsch Municipal Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Sturgis (IRS) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). 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 Kirsch Municipal Airport (IRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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