Airport Comparison
| RNA | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ulawa Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | RNA | SCL |
| ICAO Code | AGAR | SCEL |
| City | Arona | Santiago |
| Country | Solomon Islands | Chile |
| Timezone | Pacific/Guadalcanal | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 40 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -9.860000, 161.980000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Arona (RNA) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 12,653 kilometers (7,862 miles / 6,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.
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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:39 in Arona, it's 15:39 in Santiago. With a 14-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 1,515 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Ulawa Airport.
The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Arona (RNA) follows a heading of 239° (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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.