MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,004 km
4,973 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
8,004 km
4,973 mi / 4,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX RAR
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code MEX RAR
ICAO Code MMMX NCRG
City Mexico City Avarua
Country Mexico CK
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 7,316 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Mexico City (MEX) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 8,004 kilometers (4,973 miles / 4,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with CK. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:32 in Mexico City, it's 16:32 in Avarua. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,297 feet between the two airports. Rarotonga International Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Avarua (RAR) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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