DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
1,437 km
893 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
1,437 km
893 mi / 776 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR RUA
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code DAR RUA
ICAO Code HTDA HUAR
City Dar es Salaam Arua
Country Tanzania Uganda
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Kampala
Elevation 182 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 3.050000, 30.920000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 1,437 kilometers (893 miles / 776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Tanzania with Uganda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:47 in Dar es Salaam, it's 22:47 in Arua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,769 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 140° (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 Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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