EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,769 km
6,070 miles
SGP
Shay Gap
Australia
Distance
9,769 km
6,070 mi / 5,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EBB SGP
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Shay Gap Airport
IATA Code EBB SGP
ICAO Code HUEN YSHG
City Kampala Shay Gap
Country Uganda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Australia/Perth
Elevation 3,782 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -20.420000, 120.140000

Kampala (EBB) to Shay Gap (SGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Shay Gap Airport (SGP) in Shay Gap, Australia is 9,769 kilometers (6,070 miles / 5,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:04 in Kampala, it's 22:04 in Shay Gap. 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 3,162 feet between the two airports. Shay Gap Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Shay Gap (SGP) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 271° (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 Shay Gap Airport (SGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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