EBB
Kampala
Uganda
1,371 km
852 miles
LIX
Likoma Island
Malawi
Distance
1,371 km
852 mi / 740 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
169°
south

Airport Comparison

EBB LIX
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Likoma Island Airport
IATA Code EBB LIX
ICAO Code HUEN FWLK
City Kampala Likoma Island
Country Uganda Malawi
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 3,782 ft 1,600 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -12.080000, 34.730000

Kampala (EBB) to Likoma Island (LIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Likoma Island Airport (LIX) in Likoma Island, Malawi is 1,371 kilometers (852 miles / 740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:19 in Kampala, it's 01:19 in Likoma Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,182 feet between the two airports. Likoma Island Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Likoma Island (LIX) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Likoma Island Airport (LIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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