DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
3,595 km
2,234 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
3,595 km
2,234 mi / 1,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DXB RUA
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code DXB RUA
ICAO Code OMDB HUAR
City Dubai Arua
Country United Arab Emirates Uganda
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Kampala
Elevation 34 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 3.050000, 30.920000

Dubai (DXB) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 3,595 kilometers (2,234 miles / 1,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United Arab Emirates 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 19:29 in Dubai, it's 18:29 in Arua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,917 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Dubai International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 44° (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 Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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