ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,380 km
11,421 miles
RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
Distance
18,380 km
11,421 mi / 9,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
109°
east southeast

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ABJ RNA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Ulawa Airport
IATA Code ABJ RNA
ICAO Code DIAP AGAR
City Abidjan Arona
Country Ivory Coast Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 21 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -9.860000, 161.980000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Arona (RNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands is 18,380 kilometers (11,421 miles / 9,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Ivory Coast with Solomon Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:43 in Abidjan, it's 00:43 in Arona. With a 11-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 Arona (RNA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Ulawa Airport (RNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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