There are 3 ways to get from Kampala to Mbala by plane or car
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Fly to Mbeya Airport, drive
best- Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)EBB - MBI
- Drive from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Mbala
15h 19m$260–665Drive 1,365.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kampala to Mbala1,365.4 km
26h 25m$204–295Fly to Mpanda Airport, drive
- Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Mpanda Airport (NPY)EBB - NPY
- Drive from Mpanda Airport (NPY) to Mbala
24h 54m$340–825
Entebbe (EBB) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Mbala is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 26h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kampala to Mbala is to fly and drive which takes 15h 19m and costs $260 - $700.
The distance between Kampala and Mbala is 1346 km. The road distance is 1365.4 km.
It takes approximately 15h 19m to get from Kampala to Mbala, including transfers.
Mbala is 1h behind Kampala. It is currently 1:32 AM in Kampala and 12:32 AM in Mbala.
Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Mbala is 1365 km. It takes approximately 26h 25m to drive from Kampala to Mbala.
What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Mbala, Zambia?
There is no direct connection from Kampala to Mbala. However, you can take the bus to Entebbe Town, take the taxi to Entebbe (EBB) airport, fly to Mbeya Airport (MBI), then drive to Mbala. Alternatively, you can drive from Kampala to Mbala in around 26h 25m.
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- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Entebbe to Mbeya Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–600
Flights from Entebbe to Mbeya Airport via Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–600
Flights from Entebbe to Mbeya Airport via Nairobi, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–650
Flights from Entebbe to Mbeya Airport via Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–700
Flights from Entebbe to Mpanda Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $290–750
Flights from Entebbe to Mpanda Airport via Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–850
Flights from Entebbe to Mpanda Airport via Nairobi, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–850
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