Flights to Kampala
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,000 ft, EBB can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 3,782 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Kampala
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 1,087 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Kampala to Nairobi | Kenya | 503 km (313 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Kampala to Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 1,185 km (736 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Kampala to Mogadishu | Somalia | 1,432 km (890 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Kampala to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,446 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Kampala to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,229 km (764 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Kampala to Kakamega | Kenya | 241 km (150 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Kampala to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 822 km (511 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Kampala to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,323 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Kampala to Mombasa | Kenya | 925 km (575 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Kampala to Kigali | Rwanda | 377 km (234 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Kampala to Mwanza | Tanzania | 317 km (197 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Kampala to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 520 km (323 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Kampala to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,457 km (905 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Kampala to Bujumbura | Burundi | 545 km (339 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Kampala to Dodoma | Tanzania | 802 km (498 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Kampala to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 1,029 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Kampala to Arusha | Tanzania | 613 km (381 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Kampala to Mbeya | Tanzania | 1,029 km (640 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Kampala to Ruiru | Kenya | 513 km (319 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Kampala to Eldoret | Kenya | 300 km (186 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Kampala to Gonder | Ethiopia | 1,468 km (912 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Kampala to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,987 km (1,235 mi) | about 3 h 18 min |
| Kampala to Lagos | Nigeria | 3,309 km (2,056 mi) | about 5 h |
| Kampala to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 8,259 km (5,132 mi) | about 11 h 20 min |
| Kampala to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,272 km (5,140 mi) | about 11 h 21 min |
| Kampala to Bengaluru | India | 5,155 km (3,203 mi) | about 7 h 22 min |
| Kampala to Lima | Peru | 12,146 km (7,547 mi) | about 16 h 19 min |
| Kampala to Bogotá | Colombia | 11,851 km (7,364 mi) | about 15 h 57 min |
| Kampala to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 4,100 km (2,548 mi) | about 6 h |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Kampala?
Entebbe International Airport (EBB) is the closest large airport at 34 km (21 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is EBB from Kampala city centre?
34 km (21 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kampala on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.