EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,570 km
5,946 miles
XMN
Xiamen
China
Distance
9,570 km
5,946 mi / 5,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EBB XMN
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA Code EBB XMN
ICAO Code HUEN ZSAM
City Kampala Xiamen
Country Uganda China
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,782 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 24.540000, 118.130000

Kampala (EBB) to Xiamen (XMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) in Xiamen, China is 9,570 kilometers (5,946 miles / 5,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 China. 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 20:07 in Kampala, it's 01:07 in Xiamen. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,723 feet between the two airports. Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Xiamen (XMN) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 268° (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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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