IST
Istanbul
Turkey
14,269 km
8,866 miles
RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
Distance
14,269 km
8,866 mi / 7,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
66°
east northeast

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IST RNA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Ulawa Airport
IATA Code IST RNA
ICAO Code LTFM AGAR
City Istanbul Arona
Country Turkey Solomon Islands
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 325 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -9.860000, 161.980000

Istanbul (IST) to Arona (RNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands is 14,269 kilometers (8,866 miles / 7,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Turkey 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 19:40 in Istanbul, it's 03:40 in Arona. With a 8-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 Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 316° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Ulawa Airport (RNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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