The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 12,855 kilometers (7,988 miles / 6,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 00:16 in Kampala, it's 07:16 in Sila Mission. With a 7-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 1,552 feet between the two airports. Sila Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 266° (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 Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.