HIR
Honiara
Solomon Islands
14,881 km
9,247 miles
MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
14,881 km
9,247 mi / 8,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
345°
north northwest

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HIR MAN
Airport Name Honiara International Airport Manchester Airport
IATA Code HIR MAN
ICAO Code AGGH EGCC
City Honiara Manchester
Country Solomon Islands United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Europe/London
Elevation 28 ft 257 ft
Coordinates -9.430000, 160.050000 53.350000, -2.270000

Honiara (HIR) to Manchester (MAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Honiara International Airport (HIR) in Honiara, Solomon Islands to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 14,881 kilometers (9,247 miles / 8,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:16 in Honiara, it's 14:16 in Manchester. 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 Manchester (MAN) to Honiara (HIR) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Honiara International Airport (HIR) and Manchester Airport (MAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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