CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,313 km
2,680 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
4,313 km
2,680 mi / 2,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT RUA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code CPT RUA
ICAO Code FACT HUAR
City Cape Town Arua
Country South Africa Uganda
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kampala
Elevation 151 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 3.050000, 30.920000

Cape Town (CPT) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 4,313 kilometers (2,680 miles / 2,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Uganda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:39 in Cape Town, it's 14:39 in Arua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,800 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 196° (south 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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