HAM
Hamburg
Germany
16,307 km
10,132 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
16,307 km
10,132 mi / 8,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
343°
north northwest

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HAM RAR
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code HAM RAR
ICAO Code EDDH NCRG
City Hamburg Avarua
Country Germany CK
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 53 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Hamburg (HAM) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 16,307 kilometers (10,132 miles / 8,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Germany 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 15:17 in Hamburg, it's 04:17 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 Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 11° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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