MNL
Manila
Philippines
9,504 km
5,905 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
9,504 km
5,905 mi / 5,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Manila
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MNL RAR
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code MNL RAR
ICAO Code RPLL NCRG
City Manila Avarua
Country Philippines CK
Timezone Asia/Manila Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 75 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Manila (MNL) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 9,504 kilometers (5,905 miles / 5,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:42 in Manila, it's 06:42 in Avarua. With a 18-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 Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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