EBB
Kampala
Uganda
13,480 km
8,376 miles
JKV
Jacksonville
United States
Distance
13,480 km
8,376 mi / 7,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB JKV
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Cherokee County Airport
IATA Code EBB JKV
ICAO Code HUEN KJSO
City Kampala Jacksonville
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,782 ft 678 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 31.870000, -95.220000

Kampala (EBB) to Jacksonville (JKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Cherokee County Airport (JKV) in Jacksonville, United States is 13,480 kilometers (8,376 miles / 7,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 00:30 in Kampala, it's 15:30 in Jacksonville. 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 3,104 feet between the two airports. Cherokee County Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Jacksonville (JKV) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 68° (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 Cherokee County Airport (JKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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