Malakal to Kampala flights
Kampala lies 1,030 km (640 mi) south of Malakal, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 4 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Malakal | Kampala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Sudan | Uganda |
| Population | 160,765 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,312 ft) | 1,223 m (4,012 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Juba) | UTC+3 (Africa/Kampala) |
| Nearest large airport | MAK, 3 km out | EBB, 34 km out |
Clocks in Kampala are 1 h ahead of Malakal right now, so a 2 h 4 min journey lands 3 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kampala
Crossing from South Sudan into Uganda: money changes from the Pound to the Shilling (UGX); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +256; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Malakal
Malakal is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Malakal International Airport (MAK), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Kampala
Kampala is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Entebbe International Airport (EBB), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entebbe International Airport | EBB | 34 km (21 mi) | 12,000 ft | 3,782 ft |
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Staying in Kampala
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Common questions
How far is Kampala from Malakal?
1,030 km (640 mi) in a straight line, south of Malakal.
How long does it take to get from Malakal to Kampala by air?
About 2 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Malakal and Kampala?
Kampala is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Kampala against Africa/Juba).
Which airports are used for Malakal to Kampala flights?
Typically Malakal International Airport (MAK) to Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
What currency do I need in Kampala?
The Shilling (UGX).
Where can I stay in Kampala?
Our booking partner lists 1,594+ places to stay in Kampala, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.