CAI
Cairo
Egypt
18,517 km
11,506 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
18,517 km
11,506 mi / 9,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
51°
northeast

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CAI RAR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code CAI RAR
ICAO Code HECA NCRG
City Cairo Avarua
Country Egypt CK
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 382 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Cairo (CAI) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 18,517 kilometers (11,506 miles / 9,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:41 in Cairo, it's 00:41 in Avarua. With a 12-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 Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 314° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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