NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
692 km
430 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
692 km
430 mi / 374 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
312°
northwest

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NBO ULU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code NBO ULU
ICAO Code HKJK HUGU
City Nairobi Gulu
Country Kenya Uganda
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Kampala
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 2.810000, 32.270000

Nairobi (NBO) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 692 kilometers (430 miles / 374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:27 in Nairobi, it's 14:27 in Gulu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,820 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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