Distance From Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Honiara International Airport, GBE - HIR Distance

The distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to Honiara International Airport (HIR) is 8556 miles or 13769 kilometers or 7430 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 Gaborone ( Botswana ) to Honiara ( Solomon Islands )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gaborone and Honiara takes around 19 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana to Honiara International Airport, Honiara, Solomon Islands is 19 hours 40 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 • GBE - HIR

Kilometers		13769 km
Statute Miles		8556 miles
Nautical Miles		7430 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 40 minutes

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Honiara International Airport Flight Route Map - GBE to HIR Flight Path

Location of Sir Seretse Khama International Airport & Honiara International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gaborone to Honiara nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gaborone, Botswana and Honiara, Solomon Islands. .

Nonstop flight route between Gaborone, Botswana and Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GBE - HIR

Time difference between Gaborone (Botswana) and Honiara (Solomon Islands) is 9 Hours.
Honiara time is 9 Hours ahead of Gaborone.

Location	Local Time
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-03-19, 14:49:19 CAT
Honiara (Solomon Islands)	2026-03-19, 23:49:19 +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

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE / FBSK) Gaborone, Botswana

Destination

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