Distance from Gulu to Colombo

The distance between Gulu, Uganda and Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,292 kilometers (3,288 miles).

Gulu, Northern Region, Uganda

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

From Gulu to Colombo, the straight-line distance is 5,292 kilometers, heading east. Gulu is situated at an altitude of 1,104 meters above sea level, while Colombo is at only 7 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 8-10 hours
Jet fighter 5-6 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Gulu, Uganda

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Kampala

Coordinates: 2.7746° N 32.299° E

Elevation: 1,104 m (3,622 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Gulu Airport (ULU)
  • Kabalega Falls Airport (KBG)
  • Pakuba Airport (PAF)
  • Arua Airport (RUA)
  • Soroti Airport (SRT)
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Colombo

Coordinates: 6.9355° N 79.8487° E

Elevation: 7 m (23 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Ratmalana Airport (RML)
  • Bandaranayake International Air Port (CMB)
  • Gregory Lake Seaplane Base (NUA)
  • Koggala Airport (KCT)
  • Sigiriya Air Force Base (GIU)

Other distances from Gulu

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Gulu to Kampala 274 km
From Gulu to Nansana 268 km
From Gulu to Kira 265 km
From Gulu to Mbarara 416 km
From Gulu to Bunamwaya 280 km

Other distances from Colombo

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Colombo to Jaffna 303 km
From Colombo to Galle 106 km
From Colombo to Batticaloa 221 km
From Colombo to Pita Kotte 8 km
From Colombo to Matara 133 km

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