EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,436 km
5,863 miles
LCX
Longyan
China
Distance
9,436 km
5,863 mi / 5,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EBB LCX
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Longyan Guanzhishan Airport
IATA Code EBB LCX
ICAO Code HUEN ZSLD
City Kampala Longyan
Country Uganda China
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,782 ft 1,225 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 25.670000, 116.750000

Kampala (EBB) to Longyan (LCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) in Longyan, China is 9,436 kilometers (5,863 miles / 5,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 China. 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 03:42 in Kampala, it's 08:42 in Longyan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,557 feet between the two airports. Longyan Guanzhishan Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Longyan (LCX) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 268° (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 Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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