EBB
Kampala
Uganda
14,098 km
8,760 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
14,098 km
8,760 mi / 7,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB VEL
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code EBB VEL
ICAO Code HUEN KVEL
City Kampala Vernal
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Denver
Elevation 3,782 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 40.440000, -109.510000

Kampala (EBB) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 14,098 kilometers (8,760 miles / 7,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 18:07 in Kampala, it's 08:07 in Vernal. With a 10-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 1,492 feet between the two airports. Vernal Regional Airport sits higher than Entebbe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vernal (VEL) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). 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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.