JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,257 km
2,024 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
3,257 km
2,024 mi / 1,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB RUA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code JNB RUA
ICAO Code FAOR HUAR
City Johannesburg Arua
Country South Africa Uganda
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kampala
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 3.050000, 30.920000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 3,257 kilometers (2,024 miles / 1,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Uganda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:50 in Johannesburg, it's 19:50 in Arua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,607 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 185° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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