EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,934 km
8,037 miles
JEF
Jefferson City
United States
Distance
12,934 km
8,037 mi / 6,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB JEF
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Jefferson City Memorial Airport
IATA Code EBB JEF
ICAO Code HUEN KJEF
City Kampala Jefferson City
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,782 ft 549 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 38.590000, -92.160000

Kampala (EBB) to Jefferson City (JEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) in Jefferson City, United States is 12,934 kilometers (8,037 miles / 6,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 14:00 in Kampala, it's 05:00 in Jefferson City. With a 9-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 3,233 feet between the two airports. Jefferson City Memorial Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Jefferson City (JEF) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 67° (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 Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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