KIX
Osaka
Japan
11,119 km
6,909 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
11,119 km
6,909 mi / 6,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
281°
west

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KIX RUA
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code KIX RUA
ICAO Code RJBB HUAR
City Osaka Arua
Country Japan Uganda
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 26 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 3.050000, 30.920000

Osaka (KIX) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 11,119 kilometers (6,909 miles / 6,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Japan 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 17:39 in Osaka, it's 11:39 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 3,925 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 54° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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