IAH
Houston
United States
11,769 km
7,313 miles
RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
Distance
11,769 km
7,313 mi / 6,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
268°
west

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IAH RNA
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Ulawa Airport
IATA Code IAH RNA
ICAO Code KIAH AGAR
City Houston Arona
Country United States Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 96 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -9.860000, 161.980000

Houston (IAH) to Arona (RNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands is 11,769 kilometers (7,313 miles / 6,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 09:03 in Houston, it's 02:03 in Arona. With a 17-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 Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Ulawa Airport (RNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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