Distance From Gulu Airport to King Mswati III International Airport, ULU - SHO Distance

The distance from Gulu Airport (ULU) to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 2016 miles or 3244 kilometers or 1751 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gulu ( Uganda ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gulu and Mpaka takes around 4 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gulu Airport, Gulu, Uganda to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 4 hours 38 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ULU - SHO

Kilometers		3244 km
Statute Miles		2016 miles
Nautical Miles		1751 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 38 minutes

Gulu Airport to King Mswati III International Airport Flight Route Map - ULU to SHO Flight Path

Location of Gulu Airport & King Mswati III International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gulu to Mpaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gulu, Uganda and Mpaka, Eswatini. .

Nonstop flight route between Gulu, Uganda and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ULU - SHO

Time difference between Gulu (Uganda) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 1 Hours.
Mpaka time is 1 Hours behind Gulu.

Location	Local Time
Gulu (Uganda)	2026-03-17, 19:30:13 EAT
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2026-03-17, 18:30:13 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gulu Airport (ULU / HUGU) Gulu, Uganda

Destination

King Mswati III International Airport (SHO / FDSK) Mpaka, Eswatini