KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
3,423 km
2,127 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
3,423 km
2,127 mi / 1,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RUA
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code KWI RUA
ICAO Code OKKK HUAR
City Kuwait City Arua
Country Kuwait Uganda
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Kampala
Elevation 206 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 3.050000, 30.920000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 3,423 kilometers (2,127 miles / 1,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Kuwait 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 21:50 in Kuwait City, it's 21:50 in Arua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,745 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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