EBB
Kampala
Uganda
1,103 km
685 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
1,103 km
685 mi / 595 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

EBB NEK
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code EBB NEK
ICAO Code HUEN HANK
City Kampala Nekemte
Country Uganda Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 3,782 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 9.050000, 36.600000

Kampala (EBB) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 1,103 kilometers (685 miles / 595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:31 in Kampala, it's 11:31 in Nekemte.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,718 feet between the two airports. Nekemte Airport sits higher than Entebbe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nekemte (NEK) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 205° (south southwest). 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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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