STL
St Louis
United States
12,556 km
7,802 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
12,556 km
7,802 mi / 6,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

STL ULU
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code STL ULU
ICAO Code KSTL HUGU
City St Louis Gulu
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kampala
Elevation 617 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 2.810000, 32.270000

St Louis (STL) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 12,556 kilometers (7,802 miles / 6,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 United States with Uganda. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:27 in St Louis, it's 08:27 in Gulu. With a 9-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 2,893 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than St Louis Lambert International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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