HYD
Hyderabad
India
9,657 km
6,001 miles
RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
Distance
9,657 km
6,001 mi / 5,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
101°
east southeast

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HYD RNA
Airport Name Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad Ulawa Airport
IATA Code HYD RNA
ICAO Code VOHS AGAR
City Hyderabad Arona
Country India Solomon Islands
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 2,024 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 17.230000, 78.430000 -9.860000, 161.980000

Hyderabad (HYD) to Arona (RNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands is 9,657 kilometers (6,001 miles / 5,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 India 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 21:15 in Hyderabad, it's 02:45 in Arona. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,984 feet between the two airports. Ulawa Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Arona (RNA) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) and Ulawa Airport (RNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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