EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,624 km
7,844 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,624 km
7,844 mi / 6,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
128°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

EBB SYD
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code EBB SYD
ICAO Code HUEN YSSY
City Kampala Sydney
Country Uganda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Australia/Sydney
Elevation 3,782 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Kampala (EBB) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,624 kilometers (7,844 miles / 6,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Australia. 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 15:56 in Kampala, it's 22:56 in Sydney. 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 3,761 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 253° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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