LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
3,083 km
1,915 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
3,083 km
1,915 mi / 1,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

LOS RUA
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code LOS RUA
ICAO Code DNMM HUAR
City Lagos Arua
Country Nigeria Uganda
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Kampala
Elevation 135 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 3.050000, 30.920000

Lagos (LOS) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 3,083 kilometers (1,915 miles / 1,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Nigeria with Uganda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:58 in Lagos, it's 11:58 in Arua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,816 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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