ATH
Athens
Greece
18,119 km
11,259 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
18,119 km
11,259 mi / 9,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Athens
Heading
12°
north northeast

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ATH RAR
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code ATH RAR
ICAO Code LGAV NCRG
City Athens Avarua
Country Greece CK
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 308 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Athens (ATH) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 18,119 kilometers (11,259 miles / 9,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Greece 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 15:19 in Athens, it's 03:19 in Avarua. With a 12-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 Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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