RUA
Arua
Uganda
13,693 km
8,509 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
13,693 km
8,509 mi / 7,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUA YVR
Airport Name Arua Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code RUA YVR
ICAO Code HUAR CYVR
City Arua Richmond
Country Uganda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,951 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 3.050000, 30.920000 49.190000, -123.180000

Arua (RUA) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 13,693 kilometers (8,509 miles / 7,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Canada. 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 14:53 in Arua, it's 03:53 in Richmond. With a 11-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 3,937 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Arua Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Arua (RUA) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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