KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
565 km
351 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
565 km
351 mi / 305 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL RUA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code KGL RUA
ICAO Code HRYR HUAR
City Kigali Arua
Country Rwanda Uganda
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Kampala
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 3.050000, 30.920000

Kigali (KGL) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 565 kilometers (351 miles / 305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:04 in Kigali, it's 12:04 in Arua.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 189° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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