The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 13,011 kilometers (8,085 miles / 7,026 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 02:43 in Kampala, it's 17:43 in Nicoya. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,749 feet between the two airports. Tambor Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Nicoya (TMU) 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 Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.