DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,461 km
3,393 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
5,461 km
3,393 mi / 2,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

DKR RUA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code DKR RUA
ICAO Code GOOY HUAR
City Dakar Arua
Country Senegal Uganda
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Kampala
Elevation 85 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 3.050000, 30.920000

Dakar (DKR) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 5,461 kilometers (3,393 miles / 2,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:45 in Dakar, it's 02:45 in Arua. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,866 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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