Orion 15,000 Candela Red Handheld Flare USCG & SOLAS Appoved. This high intensity signal burns for 60 seconds and produces a signal with a brightness of 15,000 candle power. This is the perfect unit to help rescuers pinpoint your position. Will not produce hot residue harmful to inflatable life rafts. Burn time: 1 minute. Visibility distance: 5 miles. USCG & SOLAS approved for day or night use.