MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,300 km
7,022 miles
RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
Distance
11,300 km
7,022 mi / 6,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX RNA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ulawa Airport
IATA Code MEX RNA
ICAO Code MMMX AGAR
City Mexico City Arona
Country Mexico Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 7,316 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -9.860000, 161.980000

Mexico City (MEX) to Arona (RNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands is 11,300 kilometers (7,022 miles / 6,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:25 in Mexico City, it's 21:25 in Arona. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,276 feet between the two airports. Ulawa Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Arona (RNA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Ulawa Airport (RNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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