BNA
Nashville
United States
12,709 km
7,897 miles
HIR
Honiara
Solomon Islands
Distance
12,709 km
7,897 mi / 6,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

BNA HIR
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Honiara International Airport
IATA Code BNA HIR
ICAO Code KBNA AGGH
City Nashville Honiara
Country United States Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 599 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -9.430000, 160.050000

Nashville (BNA) to Honiara (HIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Honiara International Airport (HIR) in Honiara, Solomon Islands is 12,709 kilometers (7,897 miles / 6,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 United States with Solomon Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:36 in Nashville, it's 07:36 in Honiara. With a 17-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 Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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