EBB to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 6,497 km (4,037 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 35m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to EBB).
How far is it from Entebbe to London?
The great-circle distance between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 6,497 km (4,037 mi, 3,508 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 EBB to LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly northwest of EBB.
How is the EBB to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written EBB-LHR in IATA codes and HUEN-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Entebbe International Airport is EBB (HUEN), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| EBB | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Entebbe International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | HUEN | EGLL |
| Country | Uganda | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 3,782 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #430 | #4 |
HUEN starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; EGLL starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHR sits 3,699 ft (1,127 m) lower than EBB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying EBB to LHR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
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 Entebbe from London?
Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 6,497 km (4,037 mi, 3,508 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from EBB to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between EBB and LHR takes about 8h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from EBB?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly northwest of Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
Which airlines fly EBB to LHR?
1 airline appear on the EBB-LHR route in the open dataset, including British Airways.
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