RAR
Avarua
CK
11,227 km
6,976 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
11,227 km
6,976 mi / 6,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
45°
northeast

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RAR YOW
Airport Name Rarotonga International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code RAR YOW
ICAO Code NCRG CYOW
City Avarua Ottawa
Country CK Canada
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga America/Toronto
Elevation 19 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -21.200000, -159.810000 45.320000, -75.670000

Avarua (RAR) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 11,227 kilometers (6,976 miles / 6,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:33 in Avarua, it's 12:33 in Ottawa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Avarua (RAR) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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