EBB
Kampala
Uganda
12,248 km
7,610 miles
TUA
Tulcan
Ecuador
Distance
12,248 km
7,610 mi / 6,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

EBB TUA
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport
IATA Code EBB TUA
ICAO Code HUEN SETU
City Kampala Tulcan
Country Uganda Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,782 ft 9,649 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 0.810000, -77.710000

Kampala (EBB) to Tulcan (TUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador is 12,248 kilometers (7,610 miles / 6,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:45 in Kampala, it's 08:45 in Tulcan. With a 8-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 5,867 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport sits higher than Entebbe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tulcan (TUA) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 90° (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 Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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