Flights to Lira
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Lira is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gulu Airport (ULU), 93 km (58 mi) from the centre, whose 10,314-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Soroti Airport (SRT, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulu Airport (regional) | ULU | 93 km (58 mi) | 10,314 ft | 3,510 ft |
| Soroti Airport (regional) | SRT | 99 km (62 mi) | 6,100 ft | 3,697 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,314 ft, ULU can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 3,510 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Lira
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lira to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 1,232 km (766 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Lira to Nairobi | Kenya | 586 km (364 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Lira to Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 993 km (617 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Lira to Mogadishu | Somalia | 1,383 km (859 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Lira to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,392 km (865 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Lira to Khartoum | Sudan | 1,480 km (919 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Lira to Kakamega | Kenya | 300 km (187 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Lira to Omdurman | Sudan | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Lira to Kampala | Uganda | 218 km (135 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Lira to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 878 km (546 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Lira to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,475 km (917 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Lira to Mombasa | Kenya | 1,028 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Lira to Kigali | Rwanda | 564 km (350 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Lira to Mwanza | Tanzania | 530 km (329 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Lira to Khartoum North | Sudan | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Lira to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 694 km (431 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Lira to Bujumbura | Burundi | 739 km (459 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Lira to Dodoma | Tanzania | 988 km (614 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Lira to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 1,168 km (726 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Lira to Arusha | Tanzania | 753 km (468 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Lira to Borama | Somalia | 1,422 km (883 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Lira to Nyala | Sudan | 1,403 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Lira to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,086 km (1,296 mi) | about 3 h 25 min |
| Lira to Lagos | Nigeria | 3,304 km (2,053 mi) | about 4 h 59 min |
| Lira to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 8,184 km (5,085 mi) | about 11 h 15 min |
| Lira to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,263 km (5,134 mi) | about 11 h 21 min |
| Lira to Bengaluru | India | 5,058 km (3,143 mi) | about 7 h 14 min |
| Lira to Bogotá | Colombia | 11,867 km (7,374 mi) | about 15 h 58 min |
| Lira to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 4,108 km (2,553 mi) | about 6 h 1 min |
| Lira to Singapore | Singapore | 7,886 km (4,900 mi) | about 10 h 52 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Lira?
Gulu Airport (ULU) is the closest large airport at 93 km (58 mi). The others, SRT, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ULU from Lira city centre?
93 km (58 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lira on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.