EBB
Kampala
Uganda
17,635 km
10,958 miles
KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
Distance
17,635 km
10,958 mi / 9,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

EBB KOA
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport
IATA Code EBB KOA
ICAO Code HUEN PHKO
City Kampala Kailua/Kona
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 3,782 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 19.700000, -156.000000

Kampala (EBB) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States is 17,635 kilometers (10,958 miles / 9,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 01:31 in Kampala, it's 12:31 in Kailua/Kona. With a 13-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 3,733 feet between the two airports. Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). 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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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