EBB
Kampala
Uganda
15,615 km
9,702 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
15,615 km
9,702 mi / 8,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
85°
east

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Airport Comparison

EBB MTK
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code EBB MTK
ICAO Code HUEN NGMN
City Kampala Makin Island
Country Uganda Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 3,782 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 3.370000, 172.990000

Kampala (EBB) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 15,615 kilometers (9,702 miles / 8,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:12 in Kampala, it's 02:12 in Makin Island. 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 3,782 feet between the two airports. Makin Island Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Makin Island (MTK) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 274° (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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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