LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
5,672 km
3,525 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
5,672 km
3,525 mi / 3,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LIS RUA
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code LIS RUA
ICAO Code LPPT HUAR
City Lisbon Arua
Country Portugal Uganda
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Kampala
Elevation 374 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 3.050000, 30.920000

Lisbon (LIS) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 5,672 kilometers (3,525 miles / 3,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Portugal with Uganda. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:08 in Lisbon, it's 11:08 in Arua. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,577 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 320° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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