CTU
Chengdu
China
7,648 km
4,752 miles
RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
Distance
7,648 km
4,752 mi / 4,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
116°
east southeast

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CTU RNA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Ulawa Airport
IATA Code CTU RNA
ICAO Code ZUUU AGAR
City Chengdu Arona
Country China Solomon Islands
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 1,625 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -9.860000, 161.980000

Chengdu (CTU) to Arona (RNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands is 7,648 kilometers (4,752 miles / 4,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Solomon Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:27 in Chengdu, it's 05:27 in Arona. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,585 feet between the two airports. Ulawa Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Arona (RNA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 308° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Ulawa Airport (RNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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