ACC
Accra
Ghana
17,219 km
10,700 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
17,219 km
10,700 mi / 9,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ACC RAR
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code ACC RAR
ICAO Code DGAA NCRG
City Accra Avarua
Country Ghana CK
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 205 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Accra (ACC) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 17,219 kilometers (10,700 miles / 9,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Ghana 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 15:00 in Accra, it's 05:00 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 Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 125° (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 Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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