RUA
Arua
Uganda
12,430 km
7,724 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
12,430 km
7,724 mi / 6,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RUA STL
Airport Name Arua Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code RUA STL
ICAO Code HUAR KSTL
City Arua St Louis
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Chicago
Elevation 3,951 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 3.050000, 30.920000 38.750000, -90.370000

Arua (RUA) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,430 kilometers (7,724 miles / 6,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 10:16 in Arua, it's 01:16 in St Louis. 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 3,334 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Arua Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Arua (RUA) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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