EBB
Kampala
Uganda
8,958 km
5,566 miles
YIH
Yichang
China
Distance
8,958 km
5,566 mi / 4,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EBB YIH
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Yichang Airport
IATA Code EBB YIH
ICAO Code HUEN ZHYC
City Kampala Yichang
Country Uganda China
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,782 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 30.560000, 111.480000

Kampala (EBB) to Yichang (YIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Yichang Airport (YIH) in Yichang, China is 8,958 kilometers (5,566 miles / 4,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 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 17:29 in Kampala, it's 22:29 in Yichang. 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 3,782 feet between the two airports. Yichang Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Yichang (YIH) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 264° (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 Yichang Airport (YIH) 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.