DTW
Detroit
United States
10,526 km
6,541 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
10,526 km
6,541 mi / 5,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
245°
west southwest

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DTW RAR
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code DTW RAR
ICAO Code KDTW NCRG
City Detroit Avarua
Country United States CK
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 645 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Detroit (DTW) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 10,526 kilometers (6,541 miles / 5,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 11:15 in Detroit, it's 06:15 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 Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 46° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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