EBB
Kampala
Uganda
13,767 km
8,554 miles
KQA
Akutan
United States
Distance
13,767 km
8,554 mi / 7,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

EBB KQA
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Akutan Airport
IATA Code EBB KQA
ICAO Code HUEN PAUT
City Kampala Akutan
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Nome
Elevation 3,782 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 54.140000, -165.600000

Kampala (EBB) to Akutan (KQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States is 13,767 kilometers (8,554 miles / 7,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 13:57 in Kampala, it's 01:57 in Akutan. 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 3,653 feet between the two airports. Akutan Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Akutan (KQA) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 338° (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 Akutan Airport (KQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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