RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
9,760 km
6,065 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,760 km
6,065 mi / 5,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

RNA YVR
Airport Name Ulawa Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code RNA YVR
ICAO Code AGAR CYVR
City Arona Richmond
Country Solomon Islands Canada
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Vancouver
Elevation 40 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -9.860000, 161.980000 49.190000, -123.180000

Arona (RNA) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,760 kilometers (6,065 miles / 5,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Canada. 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 12:57 in Arona, it's 17:57 in Richmond. 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 Richmond (YVR) to Arona (RNA) follows a heading of 252° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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