LAX
Los Angeles
United States
14,904 km
9,261 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
14,904 km
9,261 mi / 8,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
43°
northeast

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LAX ULU
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code LAX ULU
ICAO Code KLAX HUGU
City Los Angeles Gulu
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Kampala
Elevation 128 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 2.810000, 32.270000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 14,904 kilometers (9,261 miles / 8,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 22:27 in Los Angeles, it's 09:27 in Gulu. With a 11-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 3,382 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 326° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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