AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
14,867 km
9,238 miles
RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
Distance
14,867 km
9,238 mi / 8,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
32°
north northeast

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AMS RNA
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Ulawa Airport
IATA Code AMS RNA
ICAO Code EHAM AGAR
City Amsterdam Arona
Country Netherlands Solomon Islands
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation -11 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -9.860000, 161.980000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Arona (RNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands is 14,867 kilometers (9,238 miles / 8,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:04 in Amsterdam, it's 05:04 in Arona. With a 10-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 Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 341° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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