EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,636 km
5,988 miles
SXS
Sahabat
Malaysia
Distance
9,636 km
5,988 mi / 5,203 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

EBB SXS
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport
IATA Code EBB SXS
ICAO Code HUEN WBKH
City Kampala Sahabat
Country Uganda Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Kuching
Elevation 3,782 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 5.090000, 119.090000

Kampala (EBB) to Sahabat (SXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) in Sahabat, Malaysia is 9,636 kilometers (5,988 miles / 5,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 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 13:21 in Kampala, it's 18:21 in Sahabat. 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 3,742 feet between the two airports. Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Sahabat (SXS) 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 Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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