EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,242 km
5,743 miles
JGS
Ji'an
China
Distance
9,242 km
5,743 mi / 4,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EBB JGS
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Jinggangshan Airport
IATA Code EBB JGS
ICAO Code HUEN ZSGS
City Kampala Ji'an
Country Uganda China
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,782 ft 281 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 26.860000, 114.740000

Kampala (EBB) to Ji'an (JGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Jinggangshan Airport (JGS) in Ji'an, China is 9,242 kilometers (5,743 miles / 4,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 China. 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 13:55 in Kampala, it's 18:55 in Ji'an. 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 3,501 feet between the two airports. Jinggangshan Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Ji'an (JGS) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 267° (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 Jinggangshan Airport (JGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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