RUA
Arua
Uganda
13,138 km
8,163 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
13,138 km
8,163 mi / 7,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUA YYC
Airport Name Arua Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code RUA YYC
ICAO Code HUAR CYYC
City Arua Calgary
Country Uganda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,951 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 3.050000, 30.920000 51.110000, -114.020000

Arua (RUA) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 13,138 kilometers (8,163 miles / 7,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 13:21 in Arua, it's 03:21 in Calgary. 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 Calgary (YYC) to Arua (RUA) follows a heading of 41° (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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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