RUA
Arua
Uganda
8,386 km
5,211 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,386 km
5,211 mi / 4,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

RUA SGN
Airport Name Arua Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code RUA SGN
ICAO Code HUAR VVTS
City Arua Ho Chi Minh City
Country Uganda Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,951 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 3.050000, 30.920000 10.820000, 106.650000

Arua (RUA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,386 kilometers (5,211 miles / 4,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Uganda with Vietnam. 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 17:40 in Arua, it's 21:40 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,918 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Arua Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Arua (RUA) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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