IAH
Houston
United States
12,041 km
7,482 miles
RNL
Rennell Island
Solomon Islands
Distance
12,041 km
7,482 mi / 6,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

IAH RNL
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Rennell/Tingoa Airport
IATA Code IAH RNL
ICAO Code KIAH AGGR
City Houston Rennell Island
Country United States Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 96 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -11.530000, 160.060000

Houston (IAH) to Rennell Island (RNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL) in Rennell Island, Solomon Islands is 12,041 kilometers (7,482 miles / 6,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 10:22 in Houston, it's 03:22 in Rennell Island. 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 Rennell Island (RNL) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 62° (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 Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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