BNA
Nashville
United States
12,564 km
7,807 miles
RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
Distance
12,564 km
7,807 mi / 6,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

BNA RNA
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Ulawa Airport
IATA Code BNA RNA
ICAO Code KBNA AGAR
City Nashville Arona
Country United States Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 599 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -9.860000, 161.980000

Nashville (BNA) to Arona (RNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands is 12,564 kilometers (7,807 miles / 6,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:59 in Nashville, it's 10:59 in Arona. With a 17-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 Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.