BRU
Brussels
Belgium
5,866 km
3,645 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
5,866 km
3,645 mi / 3,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BRU RUA
Airport Name Brussels Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code BRU RUA
ICAO Code EBBR HUAR
City Brussels Arua
Country Belgium Uganda
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Kampala
Elevation 184 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 3.050000, 30.920000

Brussels (BRU) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 5,866 kilometers (3,645 miles / 3,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Belgium 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 11:20 in Brussels, it's 13:20 in Arua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,767 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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