RUA
Arua
Uganda
2,965 km
1,842 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,965 km
1,842 mi / 1,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

RUA RUH
Airport Name Arua Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code RUA RUH
ICAO Code HUAR OERK
City Arua Riyadh
Country Uganda Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,951 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 3.050000, 30.920000 24.960000, 46.700000

Arua (RUA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,965 kilometers (1,842 miles / 1,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:38 in Arua, it's 02:38 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,902 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Arua Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Arua (RUA) follows a heading of 217° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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