RUA
Arua
Uganda
13,858 km
8,611 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
13,858 km
8,611 mi / 7,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUA SLC
Airport Name Arua Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code RUA SLC
ICAO Code HUAR KSLC
City Arua Salt Lake City
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Denver
Elevation 3,951 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 3.050000, 30.920000 40.790000, -111.980000

Arua (RUA) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 13,858 kilometers (8,611 miles / 7,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:53 in Arua, it's 02:53 in Salt Lake City. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Arua (RUA) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). 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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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