EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
14,644 km
9,099 miles
HIR
Honiara
Solomon Islands
Distance
14,644 km
9,099 mi / 7,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
22°
north northeast

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EDI HIR
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Honiara International Airport
IATA Code EDI HIR
ICAO Code EGPH AGGH
City Edinburgh Honiara
Country United Kingdom Solomon Islands
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 135 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -9.430000, 160.050000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Honiara (HIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Honiara International Airport (HIR) in Honiara, Solomon Islands is 14,644 kilometers (9,099 miles / 7,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:48 in Edinburgh, it's 23:48 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 Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 348° (north 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Honiara International Airport (HIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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