NAN
Nadi
Fiji
16,017 km
9,952 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
16,017 km
9,952 mi / 8,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NAN RUA
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code NAN RUA
ICAO Code NFFN HUAR
City Nadi Arua
Country Fiji Uganda
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Kampala
Elevation 59 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 3.050000, 30.920000

Nadi (NAN) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 16,017 kilometers (9,952 miles / 8,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Fiji with Uganda. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:28 in Nadi, it's 17:28 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 3,892 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Nadi International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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