EBB
Kampala
Uganda
1,573 km
978 miles
MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
Distance
1,573 km
978 mi / 850 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

EBB MDK
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Mbandaka Airport
IATA Code EBB MDK
ICAO Code HUEN FZEA
City Kampala Mbandaka
Country Uganda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 3,782 ft 1,040 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 0.020000, 18.290000

Kampala (EBB) to Mbandaka (MDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo is 1,573 kilometers (978 miles / 850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:49 in Kampala, it's 17:49 in Mbandaka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,742 feet between the two airports. Mbandaka Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Mbandaka (MDK) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Mbandaka Airport (MDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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