Seaport · Solomon Islands
Port of Honiara
Honiara (Solomon Islands) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 57120). It lies on the Solomon Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Solomon Islands
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SBHIR
- World Port Index no.
- 57120
- Coordinates
- 9.42°S, 159.95°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Solomon Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Solomon Islands
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 3,400 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,380 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,630 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Honiara, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 126 (Enroute) - Pacific Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Honiara
Where is Port of Honiara?
Honiara (Solomon Islands) lies on the Solomon Sea, at about 9.42°S, 159.95°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Honiara?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SBHIR for Honiara. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Honiara from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,400 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,630 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lae, Brisbane, Sydney (Port Botany).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Honiara?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Honiara through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.