EBB
Kampala
Uganda
2,865 km
1,780 miles
QOW
Owerri
Nigeria
Distance
2,865 km
1,780 mi / 1,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB QOW
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Sam Mbakwe International Airport
IATA Code EBB QOW
ICAO Code HUEN DNIM
City Kampala Owerri
Country Uganda Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Lagos
Elevation 3,782 ft 373 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 5.430000, 7.210000

Kampala (EBB) to Owerri (QOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria is 2,865 kilometers (1,780 miles / 1,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:02 in Kampala, it's 19:02 in Owerri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,409 feet between the two airports. Sam Mbakwe International Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Owerri (QOW) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 101° (east southeast). 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 Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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