Dubai to Kampala (DXB–EBB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,319 mi airlines charter/private 31/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EK2169cs
EK Emirates
7M8
5:00 AM
+04 T2
10:05 AM
EAT
6h 5m
12%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK729
EK Emirates
77L
9:55 AM
+04 T3
2:25 PM
EAT
5h 30m
12%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ619+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
12:29 PM
+04 T2
4:54 PM
EAT
5h 25m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2435cs
EK Emirates
7M8
1:20 PM
+04 T2
6:25 PM
EAT
6h 5m
12%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ651+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
1:20 PM
+04 T2
5:50 PM
EAT
5h 30m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UR444
UR Uganda
338
7:00 AM
EAT
1:30 PM
+04
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK730
EK Emirates
77L
4:35 PM
EAT
11:00 PM
+04
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2170cs
EK Emirates
73H
6:00 PM
EAT
12:45 AM+1
+04
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ652+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
7:23 PM
EAT
2:07 AM+1
+04
5h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2436cs
EK Emirates
7M8
7:25 PM
EAT
2:10 AM+1
+04
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ620+1
FZ flydubai
73H
8:08 PM
EAT
2:53 AM+1
+04
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
NBO Nairobi 7h 30m EKFZKQ AFBAKL Nairobi (NBO) to Kampala flights
DOH Doha 7h 45m FZQRWB AYB6BA Doha (DOH) to Kampala flights
ADD Addis Ababa 7h 55m EKETFZ AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kampala flights
KGL Kigali 9h 20m WB DLEYKL Kigali (KGL) to Kampala flights
CAI Cairo 12h 15m EKMKMS EYMS Cairo (CAI) to Kampala flights
IST Istanbul 12h 43m BIEKFZ TK Istanbul (IST) to Kampala flights
LOS Lagos 32h 15m EK QR Lagos (LOS) to Kampala flights
LUN Lusaka ~10h 40m EK Lusaka (LUN) to Kampala flights
BRU Zaventem ~17h 7m EK SN Zaventem (BRU) to Kampala flights
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Dubai to Kampala
2 carriers, 31 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,319 mi 5h 30m nonstop -1h behind

DXB–EBB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and flydubai lead the route. The flight covers 2,319 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–EBB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 19 77L, 7M8 5h30-6h05
FZ flydubai 12 7M8 5h25-5h30
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – EK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + FZ (31 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to EBB direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to EBB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
584
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Kampala from Dubai

Nearby airports with service to Entebbe International Airport.
Metric DXB→EBB SHJ→EBB
Distance from DXB 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 31 7
Flight time 5h 30m 5h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Entebbe International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kampala is 1 hour behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · EBB: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Kampala.
Distance & Flight Time
2,319 mi / 3,732 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders require a visa for Uganda. An eVisa must be obtained online before travel through Uganda's immigration portal. Single-entry tourist visas allow stays of up to 90 days. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory and the certificate is checked on arrival. Passport must have at least 6 months validity.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

DXB–EBB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Kampala route.
Route details
Distance2,319 mi / 3,732 km
Flight time5h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights31 out / 34 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: EBB
IATA / ICAOEBB / HUEN
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation3,782 ft / 1,153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to EBB flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Entebbe International Airport take about 5h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 2,319 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DXB to EBB: Emirates and flydubai.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jomo Kenyatta, Hamad and Addis Ababa Bole.
Kampala is 1 hour behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from EBB to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SHJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DXB to EBB

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and flydubai. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DXB to EBB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to EBB is about 5 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,319 miles (3,732 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jomo Kenyatta, Hamad and Addis Ababa Bole. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ).