CUN
Cancun
Mexico
9,205 km
5,720 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
9,205 km
5,720 mi / 4,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Cancun
Heading
244°
west southwest

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CUN RAR
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code CUN RAR
ICAO Code MMUN NCRG
City Cancun Avarua
Country Mexico CK
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 22 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Cancun (CUN) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 9,205 kilometers (5,720 miles / 4,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Mexico 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 14:22 in Cancun, it's 09:22 in Avarua. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Avarua (RAR) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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