PEK
Beijing
China
9,322 km
5,793 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
9,322 km
5,793 mi / 5,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
268°
west

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PEK ULU
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code PEK ULU
ICAO Code ZBAA HUGU
City Beijing Gulu
Country China Uganda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kampala
Elevation 116 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 2.810000, 32.270000

Beijing (PEK) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 9,322 kilometers (5,793 miles / 5,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 China 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 17:29 in Beijing, it's 12:29 in Gulu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,394 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 50° (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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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