IAD
Washington
United States
11,369 km
7,065 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
11,369 km
7,065 mi / 6,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD RUA
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code IAD RUA
ICAO Code KIAD HUAR
City Washington Arua
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kampala
Elevation 312 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 3.050000, 30.920000

Washington (IAD) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 11,369 kilometers (7,065 miles / 6,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:20 in Washington, it's 19:20 in Arua. With a 8-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 3,639 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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