# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kirakira (IRA)

> 12,221 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,221 km / 7,594 mi / 6,599 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 93° (east)
- **Return heading**: 292° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → Solomon Islands
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 21:51 in Abu Dhabi, it's 04:51 in Kirakira)
- **Elevation difference**: 88 ft (IRA is lower than AUH)

## Airports

### [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMAA
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 24.430000, 54.650000
- Elevation: 88 ft

### [Ngorangora Airport (IRA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ira-kirakira-ngorangora-airport/1ef266de-9869-6462-bc2f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kirakira, Solomon Islands
- ICAO: AGGK
- Timezone: Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Coordinates: -10.450000, 161.900000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:51 in Abu Dhabi, it's 04:51 in Kirakira.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Ngorangora Airport (IRA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ira-kirakira-ngorangora-airport/1ef266de-9869-6462-bc2f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)