KIX
Osaka
Japan
11,013 km
6,843 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
11,013 km
6,843 mi / 5,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
280°
west

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KIX ULU
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code KIX ULU
ICAO Code RJBB HUGU
City Osaka Gulu
Country Japan Uganda
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 26 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 2.810000, 32.270000

Osaka (KIX) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 11,013 kilometers (6,843 miles / 5,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 14:27 in Osaka, it's 08:27 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 3,484 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 54° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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