MNL
Manila
Philippines
9,795 km
6,086 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
9,795 km
6,086 mi / 5,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Manila
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

MNL ULU
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code MNL ULU
ICAO Code RPLL HUGU
City Manila Gulu
Country Philippines Uganda
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Kampala
Elevation 75 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 2.810000, 32.270000

Manila (MNL) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 9,795 kilometers (6,086 miles / 5,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Philippines 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 01:49 in Manila, it's 20:49 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 3,435 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 76° (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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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