RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
2,908 km
1,807 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
2,908 km
1,807 mi / 1,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
214°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

RUH ULU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code RUH ULU
ICAO Code OERK HUGU
City Riyadh Gulu
Country Saudi Arabia Uganda
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Kampala
Elevation 2,049 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 2.810000, 32.270000

Riyadh (RUH) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 2,908 kilometers (1,807 miles / 1,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia 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 09:32 in Riyadh, it's 09:32 in Gulu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,461 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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