Distance From McCues Heliport to Honiara International Airport

The distance from McCues Heliport () to Honiara International Airport (HIR) is 5929 miles or 9541 kilometers or 5149 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 Ketchikan ( United States ) to Honiara ( Solomon Islands )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ketchikan and Honiara takes around 13 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from McCues Heliport, Ketchikan, United States to Honiara International Airport, Honiara, Solomon Islands is 13 hours 37 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 • - HIR

Kilometers		9541 km
Statute Miles		5929 miles
Nautical Miles		5149 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 37 minutes

McCues Heliport to Honiara International Airport Flight Route Map - to HIR Flight Path

Location of McCues Heliport & Honiara International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ketchikan to Honiara nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Ketchikan, United States and Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HIR

Time difference between Ketchikan (United States) and Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 19 Hours.
Honiara time is 19 Hours ahead of Ketchikan.

Location	Local Time
Ketchikan (United States)	2026-03-21, 16:23:25 AKDT
Honiara (Solomon Islands)	2026-03-22, 11:23:25 +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

McCues Heliport ( / 8AK4) Ketchikan, United States

Destination

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