EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,050 km
7,487 miles
OCJ
Ocho Rios
Jamaica
Distance
12,050 km
7,487 mi / 6,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB OCJ
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Boscobel Aerodrome
IATA Code EBB OCJ
ICAO Code HUEN MKBS
City Kampala Ocho Rios
Country Uganda Jamaica
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Jamaica
Elevation 3,782 ft 90 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 18.400000, -76.970000

Kampala (EBB) to Ocho Rios (OCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Boscobel Aerodrome (OCJ) in Ocho Rios, Jamaica is 12,050 kilometers (7,487 miles / 6,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Jamaica. 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 21:52 in Kampala, it's 13:52 in Ocho Rios. With a 8-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 3,692 feet between the two airports. Boscobel Aerodrome sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Ocho Rios (OCJ) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 84° (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 Boscobel Aerodrome (OCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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