ICN
Seoul
South Korea
10,288 km
6,393 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
10,288 km
6,393 mi / 5,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

ICN RUA
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code ICN RUA
ICAO Code RKSI HUAR
City Seoul Arua
Country South Korea Uganda
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Kampala
Elevation 23 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 3.050000, 30.920000

Seoul (ICN) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 10,288 kilometers (6,393 miles / 5,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 South Korea 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 23:46 in Seoul, it's 17:46 in Arua. With a 6-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 3,928 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 52° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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