ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,024 km
2,500 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
4,024 km
2,500 mi / 2,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
92°
east

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ABJ ULU
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code ABJ ULU
ICAO Code DIAP HUGU
City Abidjan Gulu
Country Ivory Coast Uganda
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Kampala
Elevation 21 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 2.810000, 32.270000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 4,024 kilometers (2,500 miles / 2,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Uganda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:32 in Abidjan, it's 12:32 in Gulu. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,489 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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