NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
826 km
513 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
826 km
513 mi / 446 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
306°
northwest

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NBO RUA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code NBO RUA
ICAO Code HKJK HUAR
City Nairobi Arua
Country Kenya Uganda
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Kampala
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 3.050000, 30.920000

Nairobi (NBO) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 826 kilometers (513 miles / 446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Uganda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:46 in Nairobi, it's 16:46 in Arua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,379 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 126° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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