Distance From Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field to Honiara International Airport

The distance from Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field () to Honiara International Airport (HIR) is 7811 miles or 12570 kilometers or 6783 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 Lauderdale ( United States ) to Honiara ( Solomon Islands )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lauderdale and Honiara takes around 17 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field, Lauderdale, United States to Honiara International Airport, Honiara, Solomon Islands is 17 hours 57 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		12570 km
Statute Miles		7811 miles
Nautical Miles		6783 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 57 minutes

Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field to Honiara International Airport Flight Route Map - to HIR Flight Path

Location of Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field & Honiara International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lauderdale to Honiara nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HIR

Time difference between Lauderdale (United States) and Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 16 Hours.
Honiara time is 16 Hours ahead of Lauderdale.

Location	Local Time
Lauderdale (United States)	2025-12-14, 22:22:16 EST
Honiara (Solomon Islands)	2025-12-15, 14:22:16 +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

Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field ( / KNMM) Lauderdale, United States

Destination

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