Kampala to Tunduma flights
Tunduma lies 1,069 km (665 mi) south of Kampala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 7 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kampala | Tunduma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uganda | Tanzania |
| Population | 1.7 million | 219,309 |
| Elevation | 1,223 m (4,012 ft) | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Kampala) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
| Nearest large airport | EBB, 34 km out | MBI, 70 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Tunduma
Crossing from Uganda into Tanzania: money changes from the Shilling to the Shilling (TZS); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +255; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kampala
Kampala is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Entebbe International Airport (EBB), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Tunduma
Tunduma is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Songwe Airport (MBI), 70 km (43 mi) from the centre, whose 10,925-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Songwe Airport (regional) | MBI | 70 km (43 mi) | 10,925 ft | 4,412 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tunduma from Kampala?
1,069 km (665 mi) in a straight line, south of Kampala.
How long does it take to get from Kampala to Tunduma by air?
About 2 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kampala and Tunduma?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kampala to Tunduma flights?
Typically Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to Songwe Airport (MBI).
What currency do I need in Tunduma?
The Shilling (TZS).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.