MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,008 km
8,704 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
14,008 km
8,704 mi / 7,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX RUA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code MEX RUA
ICAO Code MMMX HUAR
City Mexico City Arua
Country Mexico Uganda
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Kampala
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 3.050000, 30.920000

Mexico City (MEX) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 14,008 kilometers (8,704 miles / 7,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Mexico 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 04:52 in Mexico City, it's 13:52 in Arua. With a 9-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 3,365 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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