EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,929 km
8,034 miles
RTL
Spirit Lake
United States
Distance
12,929 km
8,034 mi / 6,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB RTL
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Spirit Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code EBB RTL
ICAO Code HUEN K0F3
City Kampala Spirit Lake
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,782 ft 1,434 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 43.390000, -95.140000

Kampala (EBB) to Spirit Lake (RTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) in Spirit Lake, United States is 12,929 kilometers (8,034 miles / 6,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 18:30 in Kampala, it's 09:30 in Spirit 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 2,348 feet between the two airports. Spirit Lake Municipal Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Spirit Lake (RTL) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 62° (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 Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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