IAD
Washington
United States
13,601 km
8,451 miles
RNL
Rennell Island
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,601 km
8,451 mi / 7,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
282°
west northwest

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IAD RNL
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Rennell/Tingoa Airport
IATA Code IAD RNL
ICAO Code KIAD AGGR
City Washington Rennell Island
Country United States Solomon Islands
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 312 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -11.530000, 160.060000

Washington (IAD) to Rennell Island (RNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL) in Rennell Island, Solomon Islands is 13,601 kilometers (8,451 miles / 7,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 13:32 in Washington, it's 05:32 in Rennell Island. With a 16-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 Rennell Island (RNL) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 51° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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