LHR
London
United Kingdom
15,120 km
9,395 miles
RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
Distance
15,120 km
9,395 mi / 8,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
25°
north northeast

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LHR RNA
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Ulawa Airport
IATA Code LHR RNA
ICAO Code EGLL AGAR
City London Arona
Country United Kingdom Solomon Islands
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 83 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -9.860000, 161.980000

London (LHR) to Arona (RNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands is 15,120 kilometers (9,395 miles / 8,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:13 in London, it's 04:13 in Arona. With a 11-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 London (LHR) follows a heading of 344° (north 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Ulawa Airport (RNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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