BRU to EBB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) is 6,239 km (3,877 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 20m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (EBB to BRU).
How far is it from Zaventem to Entebbe?
The great-circle distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) is 6,239 km (3,877 mi, 3,369 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 BRU to EBB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. EBB is roughly southeast of BRU.
How is the BRU to EBB route written in code?
The pair is written BRU-EBB in IATA codes and EBBR-HUEN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Brussels Airport is BRU (EBBR), Entebbe International Airport is EBB (HUEN).
| BRU | EBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Brussels Airport | Entebbe International Airport |
| ICAO code | EBBR | HUEN |
| Country | Belgium | Uganda |
| Elevation | 175 ft | 3,782 ft |
| Rank by connections | #29 | #430 |
EBBR 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 3,607 ft (1,099 m) higher than BRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BRU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN | Brussels Airlines | DAT | Bee-Line | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AC, LH, UA.
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 Zaventem from Entebbe?
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) are 6,239 km (3,877 mi, 3,369 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BRU to EBB?
A typical nonstop flight between BRU and EBB takes about 8h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is EBB from BRU?
Entebbe International Airport (EBB) lies roughly southeast of Brussels Airport (BRU).
Which airlines fly BRU to EBB?
1 airline appear on the BRU-EBB route in the open dataset, including Brussels Airlines.
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