MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,536 km
2,197 miles
RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
Distance
3,536 km
2,197 mi / 1,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
33°
north northeast

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MEL RNA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Ulawa Airport
IATA Code MEL RNA
ICAO Code YMML AGAR
City Melbourne Arona
Country Australia Solomon Islands
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 434 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -9.860000, 161.980000

Melbourne (MEL) to Arona (RNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands is 3,536 kilometers (2,197 miles / 1,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Solomon Islands. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Melbourne, it's 17:06 in Arona.

The return flight from Arona (RNA) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 206° (south 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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Ulawa Airport (RNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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