HIR
Honiara International Airport
Honiara · Solomon IslandsICAO AGGH
Honiara International Airport (HIR) is an airport serving Honiara, Solomon Islands, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 9° 25' 40.8" S, 160° 3' 18.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 28 feet (9 meters) above sea level. With 19 direct destinations served by 5 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Guadalcanal (GMT+11).
Destinations
19
Airlines
5
Elevation ft
28/ 9m
Pacific/Guadalcanal
GMT+11
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Airport Details
IATA Code
HIR
ICAO Code
AGGH
City
Honiara
Country
Solomon Islands
Elevation
28 ft
Local Time
05:36 AM (GMT+11)
Coordinates
Latitude:-9.4280°
Longitude:160.0550°
Popular Routes from HIR
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VLI | Port-vila, Vanuatu | 795 mi | 2h 0m | short-haul | 326 kg | View |
| BNE | Brisbane, Australia | 1,315 mi | 3h 9m | medium-haul | 330 kg | View |
| NAN | Nandi, Fiji | 1,301 mi | 3h 8m | medium-haul | 327 kg | View |
| ATD | Atoifi, Solomon Islands | 76 mi | 0h 39m | short-haul | 31 kg | View |
| CHY | Choiseul Bay, Solomon Islands | 312 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 128 kg | View |
| EGM | Sege, Solomon Islands | 160 mi | 0h 48m | short-haul | 66 kg | View |
| FRE | Fera Island, Solomon Islands | 96 mi | 0h 41m | short-haul | 40 kg | View |
| GZO | Gizo, Solomon Islands | 237 mi | 0h 57m | short-haul | 97 kg | View |
| IRA | Kirakira, Solomon Islands | 144 mi | 0h 46m | short-haul | 59 kg | View |
| KGE | Kagau Island, Solomon Islands | 222 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 91 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at HIR
5 active airlines serving Honiara International Airport.
Air Niugini
PXPapua New Guinea
Air Pacific
FJFiji
Air Vanuatu
NFVanuatu
Solomon Airlines
IESolomon Islands
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Honiara International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marau Airport | RUS | Marau | Solomon Islands | 97 km |
| Uru Harbour Airport | ATD | Atoifi | Solomon Islands | 122 km |
| Fera/Maringe Airport | FRE | Fera Island | Solomon Islands | 155 km |
| Rennell/Tingoa Airport | RNL | Rennell Island | Solomon Islands | 233 km |
| Ulawa Airport | RNA | Ulawa | Solomon Islands | 217 km |
| Ngorangora Airport | IRA | Kirakira | Solomon Islands | 232 km |
| Sege Airport | EGM | Sege | Solomon Islands | 257 km |
| Suavanao Airport | VAO | Suavanao | Solomon Islands | 251 km |
Other Airports in Solomon Islands
Uru Harbour Airport
ATDAtoifi
Choiseul Bay Airport
CHYChoiseul Bay
Fera/Maringe Airport
FREFera Island
Nusatupe Airport
GZOGizo
Kaghau Airport
KGEKagau Island
Ngorangora Airport
IRAKirakira
Marau Airport
RUSMarau
Munda Airport
MUAMunda
Ramata Airport
RBVRamata
Rennell/Tingoa Airport
RNLRennell Island
Santa Ana Airport
NNBSanta Ana
Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport
SCZSanta Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 9° 25' 40.8" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 160° 3' 18.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -9.428000
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 160.054993
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Guadalcanal
- UTC Offset
- GMT+11
- Current Local Time
- 05:36 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 28 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 9 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Honiara International Airport?
The IATA code for Honiara International Airport is HIR, and its ICAO code is AGGH. The airport is located in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
How many destinations can you fly to from HIR?
There are 19 direct destinations available from Honiara International Airport (HIR) in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
What airlines fly from HIR?
There are 5 airlines operating from HIR, including Air Niugini, Air Pacific, Air Vanuatu, Solomon Airlines, Virgin Australia.
What timezone is Honiara International Airport in?
Honiara International Airport is in the Pacific/Guadalcanal timezone (GMT+11). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Honiara International Airport?
Honiara International Airport sits at an elevation of 28 feet (9 meters) above sea level.
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