New York to Kampala (JFK–EBB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between JFK and EBB. Nearest airports to JFK with scheduled service: LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 11 mi) · Teterboro Airport (TEB, 21 mi) · Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 21 mi)
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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 5 hubs
NBO Nairobi 16h 37m KQ AFBAKL Nairobi (NBO) to Kampala flights
IST Istanbul 18h 40m 6EAVB6 TK Istanbul (IST) to Kampala flights
DOH Doha 18h 41m ASB6MH AYB6BA Doha (DOH) to Kampala flights
DXB Dubai 20h 15m EK EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Kampala flights
CAI Cairo 31h 13m MS EYMS Cairo (CAI) to Kampala flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Kampala
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and EBB, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to EBB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
339
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → EBB
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
Return
EBB → JFK
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Kampala is 7 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · EBB: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Kampala.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

JFK–EBB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Kampala route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: EBB
IATA / ICAOEBB / HUEN
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation3,782 ft / 1,153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to EBB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jomo Kenyatta, İstanbul and Hamad.
Kampala is 7 hours ahead of New York.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jomo Kenyatta, İstanbul and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.