FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
10,699 km
6,648 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
10,699 km
6,648 mi / 5,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
278°
west

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FUK RUA
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code FUK RUA
ICAO Code RJFF HUAR
City Fukuoka Arua
Country Japan Uganda
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 32 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 3.050000, 30.920000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 10,699 kilometers (6,648 miles / 5,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:23 in Fukuoka, it's 12:23 in Arua. With a 6-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 3,919 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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