AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
3,013 km
1,872 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
3,013 km
1,872 mi / 1,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL RAR
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code AKL RAR
ICAO Code NZAA NCRG
City Auckland Avarua
Country New Zealand CK
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 23 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Auckland (AKL) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 3,013 kilometers (1,872 miles / 1,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with CK. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:32 in Auckland, it's 08:32 in Avarua. With a 23-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 Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 229° (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 Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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