RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
13,249 km
8,233 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,249 km
8,233 mi / 7,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

RNA UIO
Airport Name Ulawa Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RNA UIO
ICAO Code AGAR SEQM
City Arona Quito
Country Solomon Islands Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Guayaquil
Elevation 40 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -9.860000, 161.980000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Arona (RNA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,249 kilometers (8,233 miles / 7,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Ecuador. 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 22:39 in Arona, it's 06:39 in Quito. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,160 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ulawa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Arona (RNA) follows a heading of 259° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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