ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
16,868 km
10,482 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
16,868 km
10,482 mi / 9,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ RAR
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code ABJ RAR
ICAO Code DIAP NCRG
City Abidjan Avarua
Country Ivory Coast CK
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 21 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 16,868 kilometers (10,482 miles / 9,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with CK. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:30 in Abidjan, it's 10:30 in Avarua. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Avarua (RAR) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.