LIM
Lima
Peru
12,038 km
7,480 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
12,038 km
7,480 mi / 6,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

LIM RUA
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code LIM RUA
ICAO Code SPJC HUAR
City Lima Arua
Country Peru Uganda
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Kampala
Elevation 113 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 3.050000, 30.920000

Lima (LIM) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 12,038 kilometers (7,480 miles / 6,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Peru with Uganda. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:29 in Lima, it's 11:29 in Arua. With a 8-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 3,838 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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