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TUA to NAL: distance & flight time
Tulcan (Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport) → Nalchik (Nalchik Airport)
7,708 mi
12,405 km · 6,698 nm
15h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,708 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 35m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- TUA — Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport · Tulcan, Ecuador
- NAL — Nalchik Airport · Nalchik, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near TUA
- IPI · San Luis Airport4 mi away
- PSO · Antonio Narino Airport50 mi away
- VGZ · Villa Garzón Airport77 mi away
- UIO · Mariscal Sucre International Airport79 mi away
Near NAL
- OGZ · Beslan Airport53 mi away
- MRV · Mineralnyye Vody Airport56 mi away
- IGT · Magas Airport70 mi away
- KUT · Kopitnari Airport109 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is TUA from NAL?
The flight distance from Tulcan (TUA) to Nalchik (NAL) is 7,708 miles (12,405 km, 6,698 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TUA to NAL?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 35m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from TUA to NAL?
Nonstop service on TUA–NAL depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h 35m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Tulcan and Nalchik?
Nalchik is 8 hours ahead of Tulcan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TUA to NAL?
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Why are some TUA to NAL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain TUA–NAL tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.