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HIR → RNL
Which side of the plane to sit from Honiara International Airport (Honiara) to Rennell/Tingoa Airport (Rennell Island)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to Lake Te Nggano, the largest lake in the insular Pacific, and the stunning UNESCO World Heritage landscapes of East Rennell.
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Honiara Cityscape
Aerial view of the capital city and its bustling port along the northern coast of Guadalcanal.
Mount Popomanaseu
The highest peak in the Solomon Islands, often rising above the clouds in the interior of Guadalcanal.
Lake Te Nggano
A massive brackish lake that occupies the eastern third of Rennell Island, featuring unique limestone islets.
UNESCO World Heritage Forest
Dense, untouched tropical rainforests of East Rennell, home to numerous endemic bird species.
Indispensable Reef
The surrounding coral formations and the steep drop-offs of the uplifted coral atoll structure.
Sit on the left for the most iconic views of the Solomon Islands' only UNESCO World Heritage site. Early morning flights are highly recommended to avoid the convective cloud cover that frequently develops over the Guadalcanal mountains by noon. Keep your camera ready as you descend toward Tingoa, as the plane often banks over the lake.
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Savo Island
The distinct volcanic silhouette visible to the northwest during the initial climb from Honiara.
Ironbottom Sound
The historic stretch of water between Guadalcanal and Savo, famous for numerous WWII shipwrecks.
Weather Coast Ridges
The steep, rugged southern ridges of Guadalcanal as they plunge directly into the Solomon Sea.
West Rennell Cliffs
Dramatic limestone cliffs that define the perimeter of the world's largest raised coral atoll.
The right side is ideal for capturing the rugged topography of southern Guadalcanal. During the descent, you will see the complex karst formations of the western part of the island. Look for the white breakers hitting the base of the uplifted coral cliffs as you approach the runway at Tingoa.
Book Hotels in Rennell IslandDistance: 234 km (145 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 23 min
Departure: HIR (-9.4280004501343, 160.05499267578)
Arrival: RNL (-11.533900260925291, 160.06300354003906)
Route Type: Domestic
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