EBB
Kampala
Uganda
13,159 km
8,177 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
13,159 km
8,177 mi / 7,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
25°
north northeast

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EBB SYA
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code EBB SYA
ICAO Code HUEN PASY
City Kampala Shemya
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Adak
Elevation 3,782 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 52.700000, 174.100000

Kampala (EBB) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 13,159 kilometers (8,177 miles / 7,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:00 in Kampala, it's 09:00 in Shemya. With a 13-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 3,684 feet between the two airports. Eareckson Air Station sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Shemya (SYA) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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