ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,189 km
11,302 miles
HIR
Honiara
Solomon Islands
Distance
18,189 km
11,302 mi / 9,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
106°
east southeast

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ABJ HIR
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Honiara International Airport
IATA Code ABJ HIR
ICAO Code DIAP AGGH
City Abidjan Honiara
Country Ivory Coast Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 21 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -9.430000, 160.050000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Honiara (HIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Honiara International Airport (HIR) in Honiara, Solomon Islands is 18,189 kilometers (11,302 miles / 9,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Solomon Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:09 in Abidjan, it's 00:09 in Honiara. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Honiara (HIR) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Honiara International Airport (HIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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