EBB
Kampala
Uganda
2,958 km
1,838 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
2,958 km
1,838 mi / 1,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
189°
south

Airport Comparison

EBB QRA
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code EBB QRA
ICAO Code HUEN FAGM
City Kampala Johannesburg
Country Uganda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,782 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Kampala (EBB) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 2,958 kilometers (1,838 miles / 1,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 13:23 in Kampala, it's 12:23 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,701 feet between the two airports. Rand 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 Johannesburg (QRA) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 10° (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 Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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