BCN
Barcelona
Spain
17,207 km
10,692 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
17,207 km
10,692 mi / 9,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BCN RAR
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code BCN RAR
ICAO Code LEBL NCRG
City Barcelona Avarua
Country Spain CK
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 12 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Barcelona (BCN) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 17,207 kilometers (10,692 miles / 9,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Spain 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 14:20 in Barcelona, it's 03:20 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 Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 33° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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