EBB
Kampala
Uganda
8,845 km
5,496 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
8,845 km
5,496 mi / 4,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

EBB SBW
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code EBB SBW
ICAO Code HUEN WBGS
City Kampala Sibu
Country Uganda Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Kuching
Elevation 3,782 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 2.260000, 111.980000

Kampala (EBB) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 8,845 kilometers (5,496 miles / 4,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with Malaysia. 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 15:33 in Kampala, it's 20:33 in Sibu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,660 feet between the two airports. Sibu Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Sibu (SBW) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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