EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,506 km
7,771 miles
WAO
Wabo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,506 km
7,771 mi / 6,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
98°
east

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Airport Comparison

EBB WAO
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Wabo Airport
IATA Code EBB WAO
ICAO Code HUEN AYWB
City Kampala Wabo
Country Uganda Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 3,782 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -6.990000, 145.080000

Kampala (EBB) to Wabo (WAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Wabo Airport (WAO) in Wabo, Papua New Guinea is 12,506 kilometers (7,771 miles / 6,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 18:28 in Kampala, it's 01:28 in Wabo. 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 3,650 feet between the two airports. Wabo Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Wabo (WAO) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 267° (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 Wabo Airport (WAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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