JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
13,790 km
8,569 miles
RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,790 km
8,569 mi / 7,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

JED RNA
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Ulawa Airport
IATA Code JED RNA
ICAO Code OEJN AGAR
City Jeddah Arona
Country Saudi Arabia Solomon Islands
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 48 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -9.860000, 161.980000

Jeddah (JED) to Arona (RNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands is 13,790 kilometers (8,569 miles / 7,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 19:51 in Jeddah, it's 03:51 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 Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 290° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Ulawa Airport (RNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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