EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,914 km
8,025 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
12,914 km
8,025 mi / 6,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
281°
west

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EBB SYQ
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code EBB SYQ
ICAO Code HUEN MRPV
City Kampala San Jose
Country Uganda Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,782 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 9.960000, -84.140000

Kampala (EBB) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 12,914 kilometers (8,025 miles / 6,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:30 in Kampala, it's 04:30 in San Jose. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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