EBB
Kampala
Uganda
5,549 km
3,448 miles
ZIG
Ziguinchor
Senegal
Distance
5,549 km
3,448 mi / 2,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
286°
west northwest

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EBB ZIG
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Ziguinchor Airport
IATA Code EBB ZIG
ICAO Code HUEN GOGG
City Kampala Ziguinchor
Country Uganda Senegal
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Dakar
Elevation 3,782 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 12.560000, -16.280000

Kampala (EBB) to Ziguinchor (ZIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) in Ziguinchor, Senegal is 5,549 kilometers (3,448 miles / 2,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Senegal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:22 in Kampala, it's 13:22 in Ziguinchor. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,707 feet between the two airports. Ziguinchor Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Ziguinchor (ZIG) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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