HEL
Helsinki
Finland
15,649 km
9,724 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
15,649 km
9,724 mi / 8,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
north

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HEL RAR
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code HEL RAR
ICAO Code EFHK NCRG
City Helsinki Avarua
Country Finland CK
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 179 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Helsinki (HEL) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 15,649 kilometers (9,724 miles / 8,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 Finland 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 19:46 in Helsinki, it's 07:46 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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 356° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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