MSP
Minneapolis
United States
12,351 km
7,674 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
12,351 km
7,674 mi / 6,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
62°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

MSP RUA
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code MSP RUA
ICAO Code KMSP HUAR
City Minneapolis Arua
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kampala
Elevation 842 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 3.050000, 30.920000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 12,351 kilometers (7,674 miles / 6,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:33 in Minneapolis, it's 08:33 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 3,109 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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