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Flights between Honiara (HIR) and Port Vila (VLI)

Honiara International Airport, Solomon Islands ↔ Bauerfield International Airport, Vanuatu

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Distance
1,282 km
797 miles
Est. flight time
2h 6m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Solomon Islands

Jan
27°
32/22
290mm
Feb
27°
32/22
290mm
Mar
27°
32/22
340mm
Apr
27°
32/22
250mm
May
27°
32/22
170mm
Jun
27°
32/22
110mm
Jul
26°
31/21
130mm
Aug
26°
31/21
150mm
Sep
27°
32/22
180mm
Oct
27°
32/22
180mm
Nov
27°
32/22
200mm
Dec
27°
32/22
270mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Vanuatu

Jan
26°
31/21
300mm
Feb
26°
31/21
290mm
Mar
26°
31/21
330mm
Apr
26°
31/21
260mm
May
25°
30/20
180mm
Jun
24°
29/19
130mm
Jul
23°
28/18
120mm
Aug
23°
28/18
130mm
Sep
24°
29/19
150mm
Oct
25°
30/20
180mm
Nov
25°
30/20
200mm
Dec
26°
31/21
260mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Solomon Islands: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Vanuatu: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Honiara from Port Vila?

Honiara (HIR) and Port Vila (VLI) are around 1,282 km (797 miles) apart — an estimated 2h 6m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

What is the time difference between Honiara and Port Vila?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in Vanuatu?

Across Vanuatu, the warmest month on average is January, with mean temperatures around 26°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Solomon Islands and Vanuatu?

The UK FCDO currently rates Solomon Islands as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Vanuatu as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.