Distance From Gray Army Air Field to Honiara International Airport, GRF - HIR Distance

The distance from Gray Army Air Field (GRF) to Honiara International Airport (HIR) is 6112 miles or 9836 kilometers or 5307 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Fort Lewis/Tacoma ( United States ) to Honiara ( Solomon Islands )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Lewis/Tacoma and Honiara takes around 14 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gray Army Air Field, Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States to Honiara International Airport, Honiara, Solomon Islands is 14 hours 3 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GRF - HIR

Kilometers		9836 km
Statute Miles		6112 miles
Nautical Miles		5307 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 3 minutes

Gray Army Air Field to Honiara International Airport Flight Route Map - GRF to HIR Flight Path

Location of Gray Army Air Field & Honiara International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Lewis/Tacoma to Honiara nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States and Honiara, Solomon Islands. .

Nonstop flight route between Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States and Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GRF - HIR

Time difference between Fort Lewis/Tacoma (United States) and Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 17 Hours.
Honiara time is 17 Hours ahead of Fort Lewis/Tacoma.

Location	Local Time
Fort Lewis/Tacoma (United States)	2026-05-01, 00:00:48 MDT
Honiara (Solomon Islands)	2026-05-01, 17:00:48 +11

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gray Army Air Field (GRF / KGRF) Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States

Destination

Honiara International Airport (HIR / AGGH) Honiara, Solomon Islands