BNA
Nashville
United States
9,973 km
6,197 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
9,973 km
6,197 mi / 5,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BNA RAR
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code BNA RAR
ICAO Code KBNA NCRG
City Nashville Avarua
Country United States CK
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 599 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Nashville (BNA) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 9,973 kilometers (6,197 miles / 5,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:09 in Nashville, it's 02:09 in Avarua. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Avarua (RAR) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 51° (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 Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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