MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
10,031 km
6,233 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
10,031 km
6,233 mi / 5,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Montevideo
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

MVD ULU
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code MVD ULU
ICAO Code SUMU HUGU
City Montevideo Gulu
Country Uruguay Uganda
Timezone America/Montevideo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 105 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 2.810000, 32.270000

Montevideo (MVD) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 10,031 kilometers (6,233 miles / 5,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Uruguay 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 05:06 in Montevideo, it's 11:06 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 3,405 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 235° (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 Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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