AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
16,310 km
10,135 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
16,310 km
10,135 mi / 8,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
333°
north northwest

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AMS RAR
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code AMS RAR
ICAO Code EHAM NCRG
City Amsterdam Avarua
Country Netherlands CK
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation -11 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 16,310 kilometers (10,135 miles / 8,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Netherlands with CK. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:40 in Amsterdam, it's 03:40 in Avarua. With a 11-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 Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 17° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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