Distance From Arua Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, RUA - YOW Distance

The distance from Arua Airport (RUA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 6865 miles or 11048 kilometers or 5962 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Arua ( Uganda ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arua and Ottawa takes around 15 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Arua Airport, Arua, Uganda to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 15 hours 46 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RUA - YOW

Kilometers		11048 km
Statute Miles		6865 miles
Nautical Miles		5962 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 46 minutes

Arua Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - RUA to YOW Flight Path

Location of Arua Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Arua, Uganda and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUA - YOW

Time difference between Arua (Uganda) and Ottawa (Canada) is 7 Hours.
Ottawa time is 7 Hours behind Arua.

Location	Local Time
Arua (Uganda)	2026-10-27, 03:19:48 EAT
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-10-26, 20:19:48 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Arua Airport (RUA / HUAR) Arua, Uganda

Destination

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW / CYOW) Ottawa, Canada