LIM
Lima
Peru
12,180 km
7,568 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
12,180 km
7,568 mi / 6,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

LIM ULU
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code LIM ULU
ICAO Code SPJC HUGU
City Lima Gulu
Country Peru Uganda
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Kampala
Elevation 113 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 2.810000, 32.270000

Lima (LIM) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 12,180 kilometers (7,568 miles / 6,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Peru 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 04:16 in Lima, it's 12:16 in Gulu. With a 8-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 3,397 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 258° (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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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