AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
16,474 km
10,236 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
16,474 km
10,236 mi / 8,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

AUH RAR
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code AUH RAR
ICAO Code OMAA NCRG
City Abu Dhabi Avarua
Country United Arab Emirates CK
Timezone Asia/Dubai Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 88 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 16,474 kilometers (10,236 miles / 8,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:11 in Abu Dhabi, it's 09:11 in Avarua. With a 14-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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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