LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
17,579 km
10,923 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
17,579 km
10,923 mi / 9,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
226°
southwest

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LOS RAR
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code LOS RAR
ICAO Code DNMM NCRG
City Lagos Avarua
Country Nigeria CK
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 135 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Lagos (LOS) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 17,579 kilometers (10,923 miles / 9,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Nigeria with CK. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:03 in Lagos, it's 05:03 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 Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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