CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
10,808 km
6,716 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
10,808 km
6,716 mi / 5,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Caracas
Heading
86°
east

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CCS RUA
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code CCS RUA
ICAO Code SVMI HUAR
City Caracas Arua
Country Venezuela Uganda
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Kampala
Elevation 235 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 3.050000, 30.920000

Caracas (CCS) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 10,808 kilometers (6,716 miles / 5,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Venezuela 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 08:56 in Caracas, it's 15:56 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 3,716 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Caracas (CCS) 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 Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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