LHR
London
United Kingdom
16,204 km
10,069 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
16,204 km
10,069 mi / 8,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
324°
northwest

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LHR RAR
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code LHR RAR
ICAO Code EGLL NCRG
City London Avarua
Country United Kingdom CK
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 83 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -21.200000, -159.810000

London (LHR) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 16,204 kilometers (10,069 miles / 8,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Kingdom 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 18:30 in London, it's 08:30 in Avarua. With a 10-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 London (LHR) follows a heading of 23° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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