NRT
Tokyo
Japan
11,443 km
7,110 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
11,443 km
7,110 mi / 6,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NRT ULU
Airport Name Narita International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code NRT ULU
ICAO Code RJAA HUGU
City Tokyo Gulu
Country Japan Uganda
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 141 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 2.810000, 32.270000

Tokyo (NRT) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 11,443 kilometers (7,110 miles / 6,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 16:38 in Tokyo, it's 10:38 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 3,369 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 52° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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