DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
1,324 km
823 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
1,324 km
823 mi / 715 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR ULU
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code DAR ULU
ICAO Code HTDA HUGU
City Dar es Salaam Gulu
Country Tanzania Uganda
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Kampala
Elevation 182 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 2.810000, 32.270000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 1,324 kilometers (823 miles / 715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:03 in Dar es Salaam, it's 07:03 in Gulu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,328 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 145° (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 Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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