EBB
Kampala
Uganda
9,772 km
6,072 miles
YIW
Yiwu
China
Distance
9,772 km
6,072 mi / 5,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EBB YIW
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Yiwu Airport
IATA Code EBB YIW
ICAO Code HUEN ZSYW
City Kampala Yiwu
Country Uganda China
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,782 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 29.340000, 120.030000

Kampala (EBB) to Yiwu (YIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Yiwu Airport (YIW) in Yiwu, China is 9,772 kilometers (6,072 miles / 5,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 10:31 in Kampala, it's 15:31 in Yiwu. 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 3,520 feet between the two airports. Yiwu Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Yiwu (YIW) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 269° (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 Yiwu Airport (YIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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