Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to Entebbe International Airport, JNB - EBB Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) is 1831 miles or 2946 kilometers or 1590 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Kampala ( Uganda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Kampala takes around 4 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Entebbe International Airport, Kampala, Uganda is 4 hours 12 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • JNB - EBB

Kilometers		2946 km
Statute Miles		1831 miles
Nautical Miles		1590 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 12 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to Entebbe International Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to EBB Flight Path

Location of OR Tambo International Airport & Entebbe International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Johannesburg to Kampala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Johannesburg, South Africa and Kampala, Uganda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - EBB

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Kampala (Uganda) is 1 Hours.
Kampala time is 1 Hours ahead of Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 12:54:57 SAST
Kampala (Uganda)	2025-12-15, 13:54:57 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

Entebbe International Airport (EBB / HUEN) Kampala, Uganda