Arua Airport
Arua · UgandaICAO HUAR
Arua Airport (RUA) is an airport serving Arua, Uganda, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 3° 2' 60.0" N, 30° 55' 1.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 3,951 feet (1,204 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Kampala (GMT+3).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from RUA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBB | Entebbe, Uganda | 232 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 95 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at RUA
1 active airline serving Arua Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Arua Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunia Airport | BUX | Bunia | Congo (Kinshasa) | 181 km |
| Juba International Airport | JUB | Juba | South Sudan | 215 km |
| Matari Airport | IRP | Isiro | Congo (Kinshasa) | 371 km |
| Kasese Airport | KSE | Kasese | Uganda | 330 km |
| Beni Airport | BNC | Beni | Congo (Kinshasa) | 317 km |
| Entebbe International Airport | EBB | Entebbe | Uganda | 373 km |
| Lokichoggio Airport | LKG | Lokichoggio | Kenya | 402 km |
| Lodwar Airport | LOK | Lodwar | Kenya | 522 km |
Other Airports in Uganda
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 3° 2' 60.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 30° 55' 1.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 3.050000
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 30.917000
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Kampala
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 08:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 3,951 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,204 m
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