HEL
Helsinki
Finland
13,385 km
8,317 miles
RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,385 km
8,317 mi / 7,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
51°
northeast

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HEL RNA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Ulawa Airport
IATA Code HEL RNA
ICAO Code EFHK AGAR
City Helsinki Arona
Country Finland Solomon Islands
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 179 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -9.860000, 161.980000

Helsinki (HEL) to Arona (RNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands is 13,385 kilometers (8,317 miles / 7,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Finland 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 21:42 in Helsinki, it's 06:42 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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 337° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Ulawa Airport (RNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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