KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
582 km
362 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
582 km
362 mi / 314 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL ULU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code KGL ULU
ICAO Code HRYR HUGU
City Kigali Gulu
Country Rwanda Uganda
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Kampala
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 2.810000, 32.270000

Kigali (KGL) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 582 kilometers (362 miles / 314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:37 in Kigali, it's 09:37 in Gulu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,349 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 204° (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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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