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TUA to WHP: distance & flight time
Tulcan (Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport) → Los Angeles (Whiteman Airport)
3,498 mi
5,629 km · 3,039 nm
7h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,498 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 19m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- TUA — Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport · Tulcan, Ecuador
- WHP — Whiteman Airport · Los Angeles, United States
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 WHP
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport22 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport5 mi away
- VNY · Van Nuys Airport6 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport17 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is TUA from WHP?
The flight distance from Tulcan (TUA) to Los Angeles (WHP) is 3,498 miles (5,629 km, 3,039 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TUA to WHP?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 19m 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 WHP?
Nonstop service on TUA–WHP 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 7h 19m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Tulcan and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Tulcan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TUA to WHP?
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Why are some TUA to WHP fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain TUA–WHP 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.