EBB
Kampala
Uganda
13,283 km
8,254 miles
JLA
Cooper Landing
United States
Distance
13,283 km
8,254 mi / 7,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

EBB JLA
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Quartz Creek Airport
IATA Code EBB JLA
ICAO Code HUEN KJLA
City Kampala Cooper Landing
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,782 ft 466 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 60.480000, -149.720000

Kampala (EBB) to Cooper Landing (JLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Quartz Creek Airport (JLA) in Cooper Landing, United States is 13,283 kilometers (8,254 miles / 7,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 19:10 in Kampala, it's 07:10 in Cooper Landing. With a 12-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 3,316 feet between the two airports. Quartz Creek Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Cooper Landing (JLA) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Quartz Creek Airport (JLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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