PER
Perth
Australia
9,721 km
6,040 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
9,721 km
6,040 mi / 5,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
275°
west

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PER RUA
Airport Name Perth International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code PER RUA
ICAO Code YPPH HUAR
City Perth Arua
Country Australia Uganda
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Kampala
Elevation 67 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 3.050000, 30.920000

Perth (PER) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 9,721 kilometers (6,040 miles / 5,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:45 in Perth, it's 13:45 in Arua. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,884 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Perth International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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