EBB
Kampala
Uganda
14,616 km
9,082 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
14,616 km
9,082 mi / 7,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB VLE
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code EBB VLE
ICAO Code HUEN K40G
City Kampala Grand Canyon
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Phoenix
Elevation 3,782 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 35.650000, -112.150000

Kampala (EBB) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 14,616 kilometers (9,082 miles / 7,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 20:05 in Kampala, it's 10:05 in Grand Canyon. 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 2,217 feet between the two airports. Valle 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 Grand Canyon (VLE) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 51° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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