EBB
Kampala
Uganda
6,182 km
3,842 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
6,182 km
3,842 mi / 3,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB VDE
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code EBB VDE
ICAO Code HUEN GCHI
City Kampala El Hierro Island
Country Uganda Spain
Timezone Africa/Kampala Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 3,782 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 27.810000, -17.890000

Kampala (EBB) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 6,182 kilometers (3,842 miles / 3,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:30 in Kampala, it's 17:30 in El Hierro Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,679 feet between the two airports. Hierro Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). 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 Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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