RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
13,015 km
8,087 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
13,015 km
8,087 mi / 7,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

RNA TPA
Airport Name Ulawa Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code RNA TPA
ICAO Code AGAR KTPA
City Arona Tampa
Country Solomon Islands United States
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/New_York
Elevation 40 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -9.860000, 161.980000 27.980000, -82.530000

Arona (RNA) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 13,015 kilometers (8,087 miles / 7,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 06:43 in Arona, it's 14:43 in Tampa. With a 16-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 Tampa (TPA) to Arona (RNA) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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