EBB
Kampala
Uganda
11,218 km
6,971 miles
RDE
Merdei-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,218 km
6,971 mi / 6,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

EBB RDE
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Merdei Airport
IATA Code EBB RDE
ICAO Code HUEN WASM
City Kampala Merdei-Papua Island
Country Uganda Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 3,782 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -1.580000, 133.330000

Kampala (EBB) to Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Merdei Airport (RDE) in Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,218 kilometers (6,971 miles / 6,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:24 in Kampala, it's 20:24 in Merdei-Papua Island. With a 6-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 3,357 feet between the two airports. Merdei Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Merdei Airport (RDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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