BCL
Pococi
Costa Rica
12,846 km
7,982 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
12,846 km
7,982 mi / 6,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

BCL EBB
Airport Name Barra del Colorado Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code BCL EBB
ICAO Code MRBC HUEN
City Pococi Kampala
Country Costa Rica Uganda
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Kampala
Elevation 3 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 10.770000, -83.590000 0.040000, 32.440000

Pococi (BCL) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) in Pococi, Costa Rica to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 12,846 kilometers (7,982 miles / 6,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:44 in Pococi, it's 15:44 in Kampala. 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 3,779 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Barra del Colorado Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Pococi (BCL) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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