EBB
Kampala
Uganda
2,945 km
1,830 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
2,945 km
1,830 mi / 1,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
188°
south

Airport Comparison

EBB JNB
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code EBB JNB
ICAO Code HUEN FAOR
City Kampala Johannesburg
Country Uganda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,782 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Kampala (EBB) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 2,945 kilometers (1,830 miles / 1,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:10 in Kampala, it's 09:10 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,776 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Entebbe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 9° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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