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RUA to LHR: distance & flight time
Arua (Arua Airport) → London (London Heathrow Airport)
3,804 mi
6,123 km · 3,306 nm
7h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,804 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 56m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RUA — Arua Airport · Arua, Uganda
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RUA
- ULU · Gulu Airport95 mi away
- BUX · Bunia Airport113 mi away
- JUB · Juba International Airport134 mi away
Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RUA from LHR?
The flight distance from Arua (RUA) to London (LHR) 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 RUA to LHR?
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.
Are there nonstop flights from RUA to LHR?
Nonstop service on RUA–LHR depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 7h 56m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Arua and London?
London is 3 hours behind Arua.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RUA to LHR?
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Why are some RUA to LHR fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RUA–LHR tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.