BRU
Brussels
Belgium
16,440 km
10,216 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
16,440 km
10,216 mi / 8,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
332°
north northwest

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BRU RAR
Airport Name Brussels Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code BRU RAR
ICAO Code EBBR NCRG
City Brussels Avarua
Country Belgium CK
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 184 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Brussels (BRU) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 16,440 kilometers (10,216 miles / 8,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Belgium 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 14:27 in Brussels, it's 03:27 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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 19° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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