PTY
Tocumen
Panama
12,175 km
7,565 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
12,175 km
7,565 mi / 6,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

PTY RUA
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code PTY RUA
ICAO Code MPTO HUAR
City Tocumen Arua
Country Panama Uganda
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Kampala
Elevation 135 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 3.050000, 30.920000

Tocumen (PTY) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 12,175 kilometers (7,565 miles / 6,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Panama 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 06:03 in Tocumen, it's 14:03 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 3,816 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 281° (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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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