EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,748 km
6,057 miles
JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
Distance
9,748 km
6,057 mi / 5,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB JAV
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Ilulissat Airport
IATA Code EBB JAV
ICAO Code HUEN BGJN
City Kampala Ilulissat
Country Uganda Greenland
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Nuuk
Elevation 3,782 ft 95 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 69.240000, -51.060000

Kampala (EBB) to Ilulissat (JAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland is 9,748 kilometers (6,057 miles / 5,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Greenland. 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 13:59 in Kampala, it's 08:59 in Ilulissat. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,687 feet between the two airports. Ilulissat Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Ilulissat (JAV) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Ilulissat Airport (JAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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