Distance From La Garroba Airport to Entebbe International Airport

The distance from La Garroba Airport () to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) is 8072 miles or 12990 kilometers or 7010 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Upala ( Costa Rica ) to Kampala ( Uganda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Upala and Kampala takes around 18 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Garroba Airport, Upala, Costa Rica to Entebbe International Airport, Kampala, Uganda is 18 hours 33 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - EBB

Kilometers		12990 km
Statute Miles		8072 miles
Nautical Miles		7010 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 33 minutes

La Garroba Airport to Entebbe International Airport Flight Route Map - to EBB Flight Path

Location of La Garroba Airport & Entebbe International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Upala to Kampala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Upala, Costa Rica and Kampala, Uganda. .

Nonstop flight route between Upala, Costa Rica and Kampala, Uganda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - EBB

Time difference between Upala (Costa Rica) and Kampala (Uganda) is 9 Hours.
Kampala time is 9 Hours ahead of Upala.

Location	Local Time
Upala (Costa Rica)	2026-05-23, 16:18:16 CST
Kampala (Uganda)	2026-05-24, 01:18:16 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

La Garroba Airport ( / MRLG) Upala, Costa Rica

Destination

Entebbe International Airport (EBB / HUEN) Kampala, Uganda