APW
Apia
Samoa
2,863 km
1,779 miles
RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
Distance
2,863 km
1,779 mi / 1,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
276°
west

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APW RNA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ulawa Airport
IATA Code APW RNA
ICAO Code NSFA AGAR
City Apia Arona
Country Samoa Solomon Islands
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 58 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -9.860000, 161.980000

Apia (APW) to Arona (RNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands is 2,863 kilometers (1,779 miles / 1,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Solomon Islands. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:37 in Apia, it's 10:37 in Arona.

The return flight from Arona (RNA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 101° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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