HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
8,319 km
5,169 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
8,319 km
5,169 mi / 4,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

HAN RUA
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code HAN RUA
ICAO Code VVNB HUAR
City Hanoi Arua
Country Vietnam Uganda
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Kampala
Elevation 39 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 3.050000, 30.920000

Hanoi (HAN) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 8,319 kilometers (5,169 miles / 4,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Vietnam 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 18:50 in Hanoi, it's 14:50 in Arua. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,912 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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