EBB
Kampala
Uganda
5,480 km
3,405 miles
TRR
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,480 km
3,405 mi / 2,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EBB TRR
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport China-Bay Airport
IATA Code EBB TRR
ICAO Code HUEN VCCT
City Kampala Trincomalee
Country Uganda Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Colombo
Elevation 3,782 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 8.540000, 81.180000

Kampala (EBB) to Trincomalee (TRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to China-Bay Airport (TRR) in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is 5,480 kilometers (3,405 miles / 2,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 11:13 in Kampala, it's 13:43 in Trincomalee.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,776 feet between the two airports. China-Bay Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Trincomalee (TRR) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 263° (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 China-Bay Airport (TRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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