AMS to EBB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) is 6,358 km (3,951 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 25m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (EBB to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Entebbe?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) is 6,358 km (3,951 mi, 3,433 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to EBB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. EBB is roughly southeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to EBB route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-EBB in IATA codes and EHAM-HUEN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Entebbe International Airport is EBB (HUEN).
| AMS | EBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Entebbe International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | HUEN |
| Country | Netherlands | Uganda |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 3,782 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #430 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; HUEN starts with H, the prefix for northeast Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
EBB sits 3,793 ft (1,156 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to EBB
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, DL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Entebbe?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) are 6,358 km (3,951 mi, 3,433 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to EBB?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and EBB takes about 8h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is EBB from AMS?
Entebbe International Airport (EBB) lies roughly southeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to EBB?
1 airline appear on the AMS-EBB route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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