EBB
Kampala
Uganda
11,459 km
7,120 miles
RIS
Rishiri
Japan
Distance
11,459 km
7,120 mi / 6,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EBB RIS
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Rishiri Airport
IATA Code EBB RIS
ICAO Code HUEN RJER
City Kampala Rishiri
Country Uganda Japan
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,782 ft 112 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 45.240000, 141.190000

Kampala (EBB) to Rishiri (RIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Rishiri Airport (RIS) in Rishiri, Japan is 11,459 kilometers (7,120 miles / 6,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Japan. 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 20:36 in Kampala, it's 02:36 in Rishiri. 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 3,670 feet between the two airports. Rishiri Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Rishiri (RIS) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 284° (west northwest). 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 Rishiri Airport (RIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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