LAS
Las Vegas
United States
14,418 km
8,959 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
14,418 km
8,959 mi / 7,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LAS RUA
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code LAS RUA
ICAO Code KLAS HUAR
City Las Vegas Arua
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Kampala
Elevation 2,181 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 3.050000, 30.920000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 14,418 kilometers (8,959 miles / 7,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 21:45 in Las Vegas, it's 08:45 in Arua. With a 11-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 1,770 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 324° (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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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