EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,895 km
8,012 miles
LMS
Louisville
United States
Distance
12,895 km
8,012 mi / 6,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB LMS
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Louisville/Winston County Airport
IATA Code EBB LMS
ICAO Code HUEN KLMS
City Kampala Louisville
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,782 ft 575 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 33.100000, -89.100000

Kampala (EBB) to Louisville (LMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Louisville/Winston County Airport (LMS) in Louisville, United States is 12,895 kilometers (8,012 miles / 6,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 23:08 in Kampala, it's 14:08 in Louisville. With a 9-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 3,208 feet between the two airports. Louisville/Winston County Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Louisville (LMS) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). 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 Louisville/Winston County Airport (LMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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