GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,652 km
5,376 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
8,652 km
5,376 mi / 4,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG ULU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code GIG ULU
ICAO Code SBGL HUGU
City Rio De Janeiro Gulu
Country Brazil Uganda
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 28 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 2.810000, 32.270000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 8,652 kilometers (5,376 miles / 4,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:42 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 3,482 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 246° (west 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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