EBB
Kampala
Uganda
5,355 km
3,327 miles
KCT
Galle
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,355 km
3,327 mi / 2,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

EBB KCT
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Koggala Airport
IATA Code EBB KCT
ICAO Code HUEN VCCK
City Kampala Galle
Country Uganda Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Colombo
Elevation 3,782 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 5.990000, 80.320000

Kampala (EBB) to Galle (KCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, Sri Lanka is 5,355 kilometers (3,327 miles / 2,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with Sri Lanka. 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 22:26 in Kampala, it's 00:56 in Galle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,772 feet between the two airports. Koggala Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Galle (KCT) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 265° (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 Koggala Airport (KCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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