EBB
Kampala
Uganda
14,762 km
9,173 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
14,762 km
9,173 mi / 7,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EBB SON
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code EBB SON
ICAO Code HUEN NVSS
City Kampala Luganville
Country Uganda Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Efate
Elevation 3,782 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Kampala (EBB) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 14,762 kilometers (9,173 miles / 7,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 12:40 in Kampala, it's 20:40 in Luganville. With a 8-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 3,598 feet between the two airports. Santo Pekoa International Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Luganville (SON) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). 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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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