KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,382 km
3,965 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
6,382 km
3,965 mi / 3,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM RUA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code KTM RUA
ICAO Code VNKT HUAR
City Kathmandu Arua
Country Nepal Uganda
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Kampala
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 3.050000, 30.920000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 6,382 kilometers (3,965 miles / 3,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Nepal 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 16:48 in Kathmandu, it's 14:03 in Arua.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 59° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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