EBB
Kampala
Uganda
7,451 km
4,630 miles
SXJ
Shanshan
China
Distance
7,451 km
4,630 mi / 4,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
42°
northeast

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EBB SXJ
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Shanshan Airport
IATA Code EBB SXJ
ICAO Code HUEN ZWSS
City Kampala Shanshan
Country Uganda China
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,782 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 42.910000, 90.250000

Kampala (EBB) to Shanshan (SXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Shanshan Airport (SXJ) in Shanshan, China is 7,451 kilometers (4,630 miles / 4,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 China. 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 07:22 in Kampala, it's 12:22 in Shanshan. 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 3,782 feet between the two airports. Shanshan Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Shanshan (SXJ) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 247° (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 Shanshan Airport (SXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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