EBB
Kampala
Uganda
2,670 km
1,659 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
2,670 km
1,659 mi / 1,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
183°
south

Airport Comparison

EBB PHW
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code EBB PHW
ICAO Code HUEN FAPH
City Kampala Phalaborwa
Country Uganda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,782 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Kampala (EBB) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 2,670 kilometers (1,659 miles / 1,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:15 in Kampala, it's 02:15 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,350 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 3° (north). 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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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