GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,526 km
5,298 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
8,526 km
5,298 mi / 4,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG RUA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code GIG RUA
ICAO Code SBGL HUAR
City Rio De Janeiro Arua
Country Brazil Uganda
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 28 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 3.050000, 30.920000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 8,526 kilometers (5,298 miles / 4,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:13 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:13 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 3,923 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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