Beijing to Honiara flights
Honiara lies 7,082 km (4,400 mi) south-east of Beijing, +3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 50 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Honiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Solomon Islands |
| Population | 19 million | 56,298 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+11 (Pacific/Guadalcanal) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | HIR, 12 km out |
Clocks in Honiara are 3 h ahead of Beijing right now, so a 9 h 50 min journey lands 12 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Honiara
Crossing from China into Solomon Islands: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (SBD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +677; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648907 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Honiara
Honiara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Honiara International Airport (HIR), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honiara International Airport | HIR | 12 km (7 mi) | 7,218 ft | 28 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,082 km (4,400 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Honiara from Beijing?
7,082 km (4,400 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Honiara by air?
About 9 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Honiara?
Honiara is 3 h ahead at the moment (Pacific/Guadalcanal against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Honiara flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Honiara International Airport (HIR).
What currency do I need in Honiara?
The Dollar (SBD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.