ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
996 km
619 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
996 km
619 mi / 538 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
227°
southwest

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ADD ULU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code ADD ULU
ICAO Code HAAB HUGU
City Addis Ababa Gulu
Country Ethiopia Uganda
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Kampala
Elevation 7,630 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 2.810000, 32.270000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 996 kilometers (619 miles / 538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:17 in Addis Ababa, it's 10:17 in Gulu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,120 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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