BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
11,513 km
7,154 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
11,513 km
7,154 mi / 6,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
109°
east southeast

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BKK RAR
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code BKK RAR
ICAO Code VTBS NCRG
City Bangkok Avarua
Country Thailand CK
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 5 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Bangkok (BKK) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 11,513 kilometers (7,154 miles / 6,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Thailand 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 07:56 in Bangkok, it's 14:56 in Avarua. With a 17-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 Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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