EBB
Kampala
Uganda
10,296 km
6,398 miles
MWJ
Matthews Ridge
Guyana
Distance
10,296 km
6,398 mi / 5,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

EBB MWJ
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Matthews Ridge Airport
IATA Code EBB MWJ
ICAO Code HUEN SYMR
City Kampala Matthews Ridge
Country Uganda Guyana
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Guyana
Elevation 3,782 ft 324 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 7.490000, -60.180000

Kampala (EBB) to Matthews Ridge (MWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) in Matthews Ridge, Guyana is 10,296 kilometers (6,398 miles / 5,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:36 in Kampala, it's 03:36 in Matthews Ridge. With a 7-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 3,458 feet between the two airports. Matthews Ridge Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Matthews Ridge (MWJ) 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 Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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