JIN
Jinja
Uganda
14,801 km
9,197 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
14,801 km
9,197 mi / 7,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JIN LAS
Airport Name Jinja Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code JIN LAS
ICAO Code HUJI KLAS
City Jinja Las Vegas
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,855 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 0.450000, 33.200000 36.080000, -115.150000

Jinja (JIN) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinja Airport (JIN) in Jinja, Uganda to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 14,801 kilometers (9,197 miles / 7,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 United States. 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 11:29 in Jinja, it's 00:29 in Las Vegas. With a 11-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 1,674 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits lower than Jinja Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Jinja (JIN) follows a heading of 46° (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 Jinja Airport (JIN) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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