HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
8,189 km
5,088 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
8,189 km
5,088 mi / 4,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
267°
west

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HAN ULU
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code HAN ULU
ICAO Code VVNB HUGU
City Hanoi Gulu
Country Vietnam Uganda
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Kampala
Elevation 39 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 2.810000, 32.270000

Hanoi (HAN) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 8,189 kilometers (5,088 miles / 4,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Vietnam 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 13:03 in Hanoi, it's 09:03 in Gulu. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,471 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 69° (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 Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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