BNE
Brisbane
Australia
13,178 km
8,188 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
13,178 km
8,188 mi / 7,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BNE ULU
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code BNE ULU
ICAO Code YBBN HUGU
City Brisbane Gulu
Country Australia Uganda
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Kampala
Elevation 13 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 2.810000, 32.270000

Brisbane (BNE) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 13,178 kilometers (8,188 miles / 7,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 20:10 in Brisbane, it's 13:10 in Gulu. With a 7-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 3,497 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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