# Distance from Kampala (EBB) to Matthews Ridge (MWJ)

> 10,296 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,296 km / 6,398 mi / 5,559 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 277° (west)
- **Return heading**: 90° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Uganda) → Guyana
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → South America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 03:05 in Kampala, it's 20:05 in Matthews Ridge)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,458 ft (MWJ is lower than EBB)

## Airports

### [Entebbe International Airport (EBB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ebb-kampala-entebbe-international-airport/1ef266de-ef61-68d2-a1e3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kampala, Uganda
- ICAO: HUEN
- Timezone: Africa/Kampala
- Coordinates: 0.040000, 32.440000
- Elevation: 3,782 ft

### [Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mwj-matthews-ridge-matthews-ridge-airport/1ef266df-de00-6e8e-b61c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Matthews Ridge, Guyana
- ICAO: SYMR
- Timezone: America/Guyana
- Coordinates: 7.490000, -60.180000
- Elevation: 324 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:05 in Kampala, it's 20:05 in Matthews Ridge.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Entebbe International Airport (EBB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ebb-kampala-entebbe-international-airport/1ef266de-ef61-68d2-a1e3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mwj-matthews-ridge-matthews-ridge-airport/1ef266df-de00-6e8e-b61c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)