AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
10,139 km
6,300 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
10,139 km
6,300 mi / 5,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
87°
east

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AEP RUA
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Arua Airport
IATA Code AEP RUA
ICAO Code SABE HUAR
City Buenos Aires Arua
Country Argentina Uganda
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Kampala
Elevation 18 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 3.050000, 30.920000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 10,139 kilometers (6,300 miles / 5,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:31 in Buenos Aires, it's 11:31 in Arua. With a 6-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 3,933 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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