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LHR to RUA: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Arua (Arua Airport)
3,804 mi
6,123 km · 3,306 nm
7h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
3,804 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 56m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- RUA — Arua Airport · Arua, Uganda
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near RUA
- ULU · Gulu Airport95 mi away
- BUX · Bunia Airport113 mi away
- JUB · Juba International Airport134 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from RUA?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Arua (RUA) is 3,804 miles (6,123 km, 3,306 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to RUA?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 56m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Arua?
Arua is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to RUA?
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