CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,332 km
2,692 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
4,332 km
2,692 mi / 2,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
22°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CPT ULU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code CPT ULU
ICAO Code FACT HUGU
City Cape Town Gulu
Country South Africa Uganda
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kampala
Elevation 151 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 2.810000, 32.270000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 4,332 kilometers (2,692 miles / 2,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 South Africa with Uganda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:44 in Cape Town, it's 03:44 in Gulu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,359 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 198° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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