FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
10,590 km
6,580 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
10,590 km
6,580 mi / 5,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
277°
west

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FUK ULU
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code FUK ULU
ICAO Code RJFF HUGU
City Fukuoka Gulu
Country Japan Uganda
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 32 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 2.810000, 32.270000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 10,590 kilometers (6,580 miles / 5,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Japan 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 18:12 in Fukuoka, it's 12:12 in Gulu. With a 6-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 3,478 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 56° (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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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