SZX
Shenzhen
China
9,019 km
5,604 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
9,019 km
5,604 mi / 4,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
269°
west

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SZX ULU
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code SZX ULU
ICAO Code ZGSZ HUGU
City Shenzhen Gulu
Country China Uganda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kampala
Elevation 13 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 2.810000, 32.270000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 9,019 kilometers (5,604 miles / 4,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 16:25 in Shenzhen, it's 11:25 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 3,497 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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