CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,796 km
8,572 miles
RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,796 km
8,572 mi / 7,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
135°
southeast

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CPT RNA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ulawa Airport
IATA Code CPT RNA
ICAO Code FACT AGAR
City Cape Town Arona
Country South Africa Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 151 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -9.860000, 161.980000

Cape Town (CPT) to Arona (RNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands is 13,796 kilometers (8,572 miles / 7,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 South Africa 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 12:25 in Cape Town, it's 21:25 in Arona. With a 9-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 Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 217° (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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Ulawa Airport (RNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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