ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,092 km
679 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
1,092 km
679 mi / 590 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD RUA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code ADD RUA
ICAO Code HAAB HUAR
City Addis Ababa Arua
Country Ethiopia Uganda
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Kampala
Elevation 7,630 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 3.050000, 30.920000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 1,092 kilometers (679 miles / 590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:16 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:16 in Arua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,679 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 53° (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 Bole International Airport (ADD) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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