LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
5,790 km
3,598 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
5,790 km
3,598 mi / 3,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LIS ULU
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code LIS ULU
ICAO Code LPPT HUGU
City Lisbon Gulu
Country Portugal Uganda
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Kampala
Elevation 374 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 2.810000, 32.270000

Lisbon (LIS) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 5,790 kilometers (3,598 miles / 3,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:12 in Lisbon, it's 05:12 in Gulu. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,136 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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