BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,292 km
7,017 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
11,292 km
7,017 mi / 6,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
76°
east northeast

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BWI RUA
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code BWI RUA
ICAO Code KBWI HUAR
City Baltimore Arua
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kampala
Elevation 143 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 3.050000, 30.920000

Baltimore (BWI) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 11,292 kilometers (7,017 miles / 6,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:34 in Baltimore, it's 22:34 in Arua. With a 8-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 3,808 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 311° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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