ADL
Adelaide
Australia
11,803 km
7,334 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
11,803 km
7,334 mi / 6,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

ADL RUA
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code ADL RUA
ICAO Code YPAD HUAR
City Adelaide Arua
Country Australia Uganda
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Kampala
Elevation 20 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 3.050000, 30.920000

Adelaide (ADL) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 11,803 kilometers (7,334 miles / 6,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Uganda. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:31 in Adelaide, it's 11:01 in Arua. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,931 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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