Distance From Rarotonga International Airport to Honiara International Airport, RAR - HIR Distance

The distance from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Honiara International Airport (HIR) is 2787 miles or 4485 kilometers or 2420 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 Avarua ( Cook Islands ) to Honiara ( Solomon Islands )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Avarua and Honiara takes around 6 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport, Avarua, Cook Islands to Honiara International Airport, Honiara, Solomon Islands is 6 hours 24 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 • RAR - HIR

Kilometers		4485 km
Statute Miles		2787 miles
Nautical Miles		2420 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 24 minutes

Rarotonga International Airport to Honiara International Airport Flight Route Map - RAR to HIR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Avarua, Cook Islands and Honiara, Solomon Islands. .

Nonstop flight route between Avarua, Cook Islands and Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAR - HIR

Time difference between Avarua (Cook Islands) and Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 21 Hours.
Honiara time is 21 Hours ahead of Avarua.

Location	Local Time
Avarua (Cook Islands)	2026-10-26, 20:51:16 -10
Honiara (Solomon Islands)	2026-10-27, 17:51:16 +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

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR / NCRG) Avarua, Cook Islands

Destination

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