# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Arona (RNA)

> 3,876 km · estimated flight time 6h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,876 km / 2,409 mi / 2,093 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 342° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 167° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Solomon Islands
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 19:51 in Christchurch, it's 18:51 in Arona)
- **Elevation difference**: 83 ft (RNA is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Ulawa Airport (RNA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rna-arona-ulawa-airport/1ef266de-9837-6430-b0fa-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Arona, Solomon Islands
- ICAO: AGAR
- Timezone: Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Coordinates: -9.860000, 161.980000
- Elevation: 40 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:51 in Christchurch, it's 18:51 in Arona.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Ulawa Airport (RNA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rna-arona-ulawa-airport/1ef266de-9837-6430-b0fa-06bb2780ed98)
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