CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,968 km
5,573 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
8,968 km
5,573 mi / 4,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
269°
west

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CAN ULU
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code CAN ULU
ICAO Code ZGGG HUGU
City Guangzhou Gulu
Country China Uganda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kampala
Elevation 50 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 2.810000, 32.270000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 8,968 kilometers (5,573 miles / 4,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 China with Uganda. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:08 in Guangzhou, it's 08:08 in Gulu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,460 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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