RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
9,756 km
6,062 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,756 km
6,062 mi / 5,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
56°
northeast

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RNA SAN
Airport Name Ulawa Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code RNA SAN
ICAO Code AGAR KSAN
City Arona San Diego
Country Solomon Islands United States
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 40 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -9.860000, 161.980000 32.730000, -117.190000

Arona (RNA) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,756 kilometers (6,062 miles / 5,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:42 in Arona, it's 12:42 in San Diego. With a 19-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 San Diego (SAN) to Arona (RNA) follows a heading of 257° (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 Ulawa Airport (RNA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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