ACC
Accra
Ghana
3,458 km
2,149 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
3,458 km
2,149 mi / 1,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

ACC RUA
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code ACC RUA
ICAO Code DGAA HUAR
City Accra Arua
Country Ghana Uganda
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Kampala
Elevation 205 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 3.050000, 30.920000

Accra (ACC) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 3,458 kilometers (2,149 miles / 1,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with Uganda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Accra, it's 20:06 in Arua. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,746 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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