DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
6,779 km
4,212 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
6,779 km
4,212 mi / 3,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
260°
west

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DAC RUA
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code DAC RUA
ICAO Code VGHS HUAR
City Dhaka Arua
Country Bangladesh Uganda
Timezone Asia/Dhaka Africa/Kampala
Elevation 30 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 3.050000, 30.920000

Dhaka (DAC) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 6,779 kilometers (4,212 miles / 3,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:10 in Dhaka, it's 10:10 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 3,921 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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