CAI
Cairo
Egypt
14,228 km
8,841 miles
HIR
Honiara
Solomon Islands
Distance
14,228 km
8,841 mi / 7,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
78°
east northeast

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CAI HIR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Honiara International Airport
IATA Code CAI HIR
ICAO Code HECA AGGH
City Cairo Honiara
Country Egypt Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 382 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -9.430000, 160.050000

Cairo (CAI) to Honiara (HIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Honiara International Airport (HIR) in Honiara, Solomon Islands is 14,228 kilometers (8,841 miles / 7,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Egypt 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 16:20 in Cairo, it's 01:20 in Honiara. With a 9-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 Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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