EBB
Kampala
Uganda
13,293 km
8,260 miles
RKR
Poteau
United States
Distance
13,293 km
8,260 mi / 7,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB RKR
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Robert S Kerr Airport
IATA Code EBB RKR
ICAO Code HUEN KRKR
City Kampala Poteau
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,782 ft 451 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 35.020000, -94.620000

Kampala (EBB) to Poteau (RKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Robert S Kerr Airport (RKR) in Poteau, United States is 13,293 kilometers (8,260 miles / 7,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 19:12 in Kampala, it's 10:12 in Poteau. 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 3,331 feet between the two airports. Robert S Kerr Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Poteau (RKR) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 67° (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 Robert S Kerr Airport (RKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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