ATH
Athens
Greece
3,944 km
2,451 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
3,944 km
2,451 mi / 2,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
168°
south southeast

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ATH RUA
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code ATH RUA
ICAO Code LGAV HUAR
City Athens Arua
Country Greece Uganda
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Kampala
Elevation 308 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 3.050000, 30.920000

Athens (ATH) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 3,944 kilometers (2,451 miles / 2,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 Greece with Uganda. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:31 in Athens, it's 11:31 in Arua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,643 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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