EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,501 km
5,904 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
9,501 km
5,904 mi / 5,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

EBB RIG
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code EBB RIG
ICAO Code HUEN SJRG
City Kampala Rio Grande
Country Uganda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,782 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Kampala (EBB) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 9,501 kilometers (5,904 miles / 5,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:03 in Kampala, it's 15:03 in Rio Grande. 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 3,755 feet between the two airports. Rio Grande Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RIG) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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