LAD
Luanda
Angola
15,978 km
9,928 miles
RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
Distance
15,978 km
9,928 mi / 8,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
120°
east southeast

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LAD RNA
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Ulawa Airport
IATA Code LAD RNA
ICAO Code FNLU AGAR
City Luanda Arona
Country Angola Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 243 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -9.860000, 161.980000

Luanda (LAD) to Arona (RNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands is 15,978 kilometers (9,928 miles / 8,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Angola with Solomon Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:05 in Luanda, it's 05:05 in Arona. With a 10-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 Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Ulawa Airport (RNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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