EBB
Kampala
Uganda
13,203 km
8,204 miles
MRI
Anchorage
United States
Distance
13,203 km
8,204 mi / 7,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

EBB MRI
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Merrill Field
IATA Code EBB MRI
ICAO Code HUEN PAMR
City Kampala Anchorage
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,782 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 61.200000, -149.800000

Kampala (EBB) to Anchorage (MRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Merrill Field (MRI) in Anchorage, United States is 13,203 kilometers (8,204 miles / 7,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 22:29 in Kampala, it's 10:29 in Anchorage. 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 3,639 feet between the two airports. Merrill Field sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Anchorage (MRI) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 357° (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 Merrill Field (MRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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