EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,576 km
7,814 miles
KMA
Kerema
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,576 km
7,814 mi / 6,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

EBB KMA
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Kerema Airport
IATA Code EBB KMA
ICAO Code HUEN AYKM
City Kampala Kerema
Country Uganda Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 3,782 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -7.960000, 145.770000

Kampala (EBB) to Kerema (KMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Kerema Airport (KMA) in Kerema, Papua New Guinea is 12,576 kilometers (7,814 miles / 6,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:59 in Kampala, it's 11:59 in Kerema. With a 7-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 3,772 feet between the two airports. Kerema Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Kerema (KMA) 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 Kerema Airport (KMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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