EBB
Kampala
Uganda
14,842 km
9,222 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
14,842 km
9,222 mi / 8,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EBB PBJ
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code EBB PBJ
ICAO Code HUEN NVSI
City Kampala Paama Island
Country Uganda Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Efate
Elevation 3,782 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Kampala (EBB) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 14,842 kilometers (9,222 miles / 8,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 00:47 in Kampala, it's 08:47 in Paama Island. 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 3,782 feet between the two airports. Tavie Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Paama Island (PBJ) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 254° (west 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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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