GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
16,952 km
10,534 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
16,952 km
10,534 mi / 9,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
331°
north northwest

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GVA RAR
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code GVA RAR
ICAO Code LSGG NCRG
City Geneva Avarua
Country Switzerland CK
Timezone Europe/Zurich Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 1,411 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Geneva (GVA) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 16,952 kilometers (10,534 miles / 9,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Switzerland 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 21:42 in Geneva, it's 10:42 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,392 feet between the two airports. Rarotonga International Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Avarua (RAR) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 21° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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