BNE
Brisbane
Australia
13,321 km
8,277 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
13,321 km
8,277 mi / 7,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BNE RUA
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code BNE RUA
ICAO Code YBBN HUAR
City Brisbane Arua
Country Australia Uganda
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Kampala
Elevation 13 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 3.050000, 30.920000

Brisbane (BNE) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 13,321 kilometers (8,277 miles / 7,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 23:21 in Brisbane, it's 16:21 in Arua. With a 7-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 3,938 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 120° (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 Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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