ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
17,603 km
10,938 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
17,603 km
10,938 mi / 9,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD RAR
Airport Name Bole International Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code ADD RAR
ICAO Code HAAB NCRG
City Addis Ababa Avarua
Country Ethiopia CK
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 7,630 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 17,603 kilometers (10,938 miles / 9,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Ethiopia 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 15:07 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:07 in Avarua. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,611 feet between the two airports. Rarotonga International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Avarua (RAR) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 239° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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