EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,589 km
7,822 miles
RIE
Rice Lake
United States
Distance
12,589 km
7,822 mi / 6,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
321°
northwest

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EBB RIE
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field
IATA Code EBB RIE
ICAO Code HUEN KRPD
City Kampala Rice Lake
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,782 ft 1,109 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 45.420000, -91.770000

Kampala (EBB) to Rice Lake (RIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) in Rice Lake, United States is 12,589 kilometers (7,822 miles / 6,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:27 in Kampala, it's 09:27 in Rice Lake. With a 9-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 2,673 feet between the two airports. Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Rice Lake (RIE) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). 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 Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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