TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
9,770 km
6,071 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
9,770 km
6,071 mi / 5,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
272°
west

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TPE ULU
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code TPE ULU
ICAO Code RCTP HUGU
City Taipei Gulu
Country Taiwan Uganda
Timezone Asia/Taipei Africa/Kampala
Elevation 106 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 2.810000, 32.270000

Taipei (TPE) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 9,770 kilometers (6,071 miles / 5,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Taiwan 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 15:48 in Taipei, it's 10:48 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 3,404 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 65° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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