ADL
Adelaide
Australia
11,666 km
7,249 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
11,666 km
7,249 mi / 6,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

ADL ULU
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code ADL ULU
ICAO Code YPAD HUGU
City Adelaide Gulu
Country Australia Uganda
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Kampala
Elevation 20 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 2.810000, 32.270000

Adelaide (ADL) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 11,666 kilometers (7,249 miles / 6,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Uganda. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:46 in Adelaide, it's 22:16 in Gulu. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,490 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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