Solomon Islands · International airport
Honiara International Airport (HIR)
Honiara International Airport is an international airport serving Honiara (Guadalcanal Province), Solomon Islands. Its IATA code is HIR and its ICAO code is AGGH. It has one runway, 2,200 m long.
- IATAHIR
- ICAOAGGH
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- HIR
- ICAO code
- AGGH
- City
- Honiara
- Region / province
- Guadalcanal Province
- Country / territory
- Solomon Islands
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 9.4280° S, 160.0550° E
- Elevation
- 9 m (28 ft)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,200 m (7,218 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,200 m7,218 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
6,371 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
6,832 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
6,321 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 25 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Flight information (AFIS) AFIS | 118.100 MHz |
| INFO | 342.500 MHz |
Air freight to and from Honiara International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Honiara through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Solomon Islands
Honiara International Airport is the only airport in Solomon Islands in our directory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Honiara International Airport?
The IATA code of Honiara International Airport is HIR and its ICAO code is AGGH. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Honiara International Airport located?
Honiara International Airport is in Honiara, Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands, at coordinates 9.4280° S, 160.0550° E and an elevation of 9 m (28 ft).
How far is Honiara International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Honiara International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 6,321 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 6,832 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 6,371 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 8 h 25 min.
How long is the runway at Honiara International Airport?
The longest runway at Honiara International Airport is 2,200 m (7,218 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Honiara International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Honiara International Airport (HIR) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.