About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Brisbane International (BNE) to Honiara International Airport (HIR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brisbane to Honiara. While takeoff favors the left, the landing approach provides more dramatic and sustained scenery with Guadalcanal's volcanic ridges and the approach to Honiara. The right side captures the most visually distinctive portion of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Brisbane International in Brisbane?
During takeoff from Brisbane International (BNE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of Moreton Bay's islands and the Brisbane River delta as the aircraft climbs northward. The right side faces inland toward the western suburbs with less distinctive scenery. Notable sights include: Moreton Bay (with North Stradbroke Island and Moreton Island visible as dark landmasses), Brisbane River winding through the city, Lamington National Park escarpment to the southwest (distant).
What can I see when landing at Honiara International Airport in Honiara?
When landing at Honiara International Airport (HIR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Solomon Islands' mountainous terrain and the approach to Honiara. The aircraft descends from the southeast, making the right side ideal for seeing the island's volcanic ridges and Guadalcanal's interior highlands. Notable sights include: Guadalcanal's central mountain range (visible as dark ridges), Honiara's coastal settlement and Point Cruz, Iron Bottom Sound (body of water between Guadalcanal and Florida Islands).
How long is the flight from Brisbane to Honiara?
The flight from Brisbane International (BNE) to Honiara International Airport (HIR) takes 2h 15m.
What does the Brisbane to Honiara flight path pass over?
Coral Sea (open water with no major landmarks), scattered small islands of the New Hebrides chain (Vanuatu) visible as small dark specks on the horizon around the midpoint, gradual transition from Australian coastal waters to Solomon Islands archipelago