ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
3,872 km
2,406 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
3,872 km
2,406 mi / 2,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
92°
east

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ABJ RUA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code ABJ RUA
ICAO Code DIAP HUAR
City Abidjan Arua
Country Ivory Coast Uganda
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Kampala
Elevation 21 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 3.050000, 30.920000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 3,872 kilometers (2,406 miles / 2,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:53 in Abidjan, it's 12:53 in Arua. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,930 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 275° (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 Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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