HND
Tokyo
Japan
11,497 km
7,144 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
11,497 km
7,144 mi / 6,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HND RUA
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code HND RUA
ICAO Code RJTT HUAR
City Tokyo Arua
Country Japan Uganda
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 35 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 3.050000, 30.920000

Tokyo (HND) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 11,497 kilometers (7,144 miles / 6,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 00:59 in Tokyo, it's 18:59 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 3,916 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Tokyo International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 52° (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 Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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