Distance From McKeen Seaplane Base to Honiara International Airport

The distance from McKeen Seaplane Base () to Honiara International Airport (HIR) is 7452 miles or 11992 kilometers or 6471 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 Howard Lake ( United States ) to Honiara ( Solomon Islands )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Howard Lake and Honiara takes around 17 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from McKeen Seaplane Base, Howard Lake, United States to Honiara International Airport, Honiara, Solomon Islands is 17 hours 7 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		11992 km
Statute Miles		7452 miles
Nautical Miles		6471 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 7 minutes

McKeen Seaplane Base to Honiara International Airport Flight Route Map - to HIR Flight Path

Location of McKeen Seaplane Base & Honiara International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Howard Lake to Honiara nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Howard Lake, United States and Honiara, Solomon Islands. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HIR

Time difference between Howard Lake (United States) and Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 17 Hours.
Honiara time is 17 Hours ahead of Howard Lake.

Location	Local Time
Howard Lake (United States)	2026-02-02, 03:15:16 CST
Honiara (Solomon Islands)	2026-02-02, 20:15:16 +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

McKeen Seaplane Base ( / 6MN3) Howard Lake, United States

Destination

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