Distance From Metro Field to Honiara International Airport, MTX - HIR Distance

The distance from Metro Field (MTX) to Honiara International Airport (HIR) is 5785 miles or 9310 kilometers or 5024 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 Fairbanks ( United States ) to Honiara ( Solomon Islands )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fairbanks and Honiara takes around 13 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Metro Field, Fairbanks, United States to Honiara International Airport, Honiara, Solomon Islands is 13 hours 18 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 • MTX - HIR

Kilometers		9310 km
Statute Miles		5785 miles
Nautical Miles		5024 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 18 minutes

Metro Field to Honiara International Airport Flight Route Map - MTX to HIR Flight Path

Location of Metro Field & Honiara International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fairbanks to Honiara nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MTX - HIR

Time difference between Fairbanks (United States) and Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 20 Hours.
Honiara time is 20 Hours ahead of Fairbanks.

Location	Local Time
Fairbanks (United States)	2025-12-05, 20:48:45 AKST
Honiara (Solomon Islands)	2025-12-06, 16:48:45 +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

Metro Field (MTX / MTF) Fairbanks, United States

Destination

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