EBB
Kampala
Uganda
11,901 km
7,395 miles
YQS
St Thomas
Canada
Distance
11,901 km
7,395 mi / 6,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBB YQS
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport St Thomas Municipal Airport
IATA Code EBB YQS
ICAO Code HUEN CYQS
City Kampala St Thomas
Country Uganda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Toronto
Elevation 3,782 ft 778 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 42.770000, -81.110000

Kampala (EBB) to St Thomas (YQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) in St Thomas, Canada is 11,901 kilometers (7,395 miles / 6,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Canada. 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 21:29 in Kampala, it's 13:29 in St Thomas. With a 8-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 3,004 feet between the two airports. St Thomas Municipal Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from St Thomas (YQS) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 73° (east 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 St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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