HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
9,159 km
5,691 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
9,159 km
5,691 mi / 4,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

HKG RUA
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code HKG RUA
ICAO Code VHHH HUAR
City Hong Kong Arua
Country Hong Kong Uganda
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Kampala
Elevation 28 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 3.050000, 30.920000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 9,159 kilometers (5,691 miles / 4,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Hong Kong 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 17:33 in Hong Kong, it's 12:33 in Arua. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,923 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 68° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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